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Rep. Peters Calls on Congress to Investigate the VA’s Failure to Handle Sexual Assault Cases

This week, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to demand that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) address its failure to appropriately review the cases of veterans who reported Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The letter follows an Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that found the Veterans Benefits Administration mishandled nearly half of... Read More

Rep. Peters' Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) joined Americans in mourning the death of Senator John McCain: “In his final letter to Americans, John McCain urged Americans to remember that ‘our identities and sense of worth are not circumscribed but enlarged by serving good causes bigger than ourselves.’ Until his last breath, he called us all to pledge allegiance to that... Read More

Rep. Peters: Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers is Alarming and Reckless

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) issued the following statement after it was reported that the Department of Education was considering allowing school districts to use federal funds to buy teachers guns: “Arming teachers is alarming and reckless. It is opposed by students, educators, and law enforcement officials. The gun violence epidemic will not be solved by... Read More

Rep. Peters: “Dirty Power Plan” Ignores Increasing Signs of Climate Change

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after President Trump announced his administration is replacing the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan: “Once again, the president has tossed aside a carefully crafted plan to keep our air clean and protect the environment and the public from the effects of climate change. It is another step backward for energy... Read More

Reps. Peters, Vargas, Davis, and Hunter Celebrate San Ysidro Port of Entry PedEast Grand Opening

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) celebrated the opening of PedEast, the newest piece of the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry modernization that will increase pedestrian inspection capacity at the busiest land port in the Western Hemisphere. The new structure adds 22 lanes to the existing 14 lanes at PedWest, effectively doubling capacity and increasing efficiency by cutting... Read More

Rep. Peters Introduces Rent Assistance Bill to Address High Housing Costs

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced the Rent Relief Act to help Americans struggling to afford housing each month. The bill would provide a refundable tax credit to renters who paid more than 30 percent of their gross income on rent, including utilities, the previous year. The bill is the House companion to the bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA... Read More

The case for keeping fuel efficiency standards

Last week, the Trump administration announced its intent to roll back fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks sold in the United States through 2026, and to eliminate states’ authority to set their own, more stringent pollution standards. The move is backward looking for American business, consumers and the environment. Other than President Trump and many elected... Read More

Biometrics for Bikers: Rep. Peters Highlights Change in Base Access Procedures for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) highlighted a change to base access procedures for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, which could cause visitors to be denied access—a particular concern for recreational bikers, who would be forced to bike on the I-5. Camp Pendleton recently acquired a Defense Biometric Identification System, a new Physical Access Control System... Read More

Rep. Peters Blasts Trump Administration’s Rollback of California Clean Air Standards

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) blasted the Trump Administration’s announcement that it will roll back fuel efficiency standards for American vehicles through 2026. California and 17 other states are waging a legal battle to ensure the state can continue to implement its own higher standards to protect our air and water from pollution. “This regulatory rollback by the Trump... Read More

Rep. Peters Highlights Forever GI Bill Changes to Take Effect August 1

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) announced changes to veteran education benefits, which became law as part of the Forever GI Bill, will go into effect tomorrow, August 1, 2018. The Forever GI Bill also included a provision written by Rep. Peters to make all Purple Heart recipients eligible for full education benefits, regardless of how long they served active-duty. “One... Read More