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Rep. Peters: On Flynn, the Ruble Stops with Trump

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) issued the following statement demanding answers directly from President Trump on the unanswered questions surrounding National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s resignation from his position after reportedly discussing sanctions relief with Russia while he was still a civilian and then lying about it: “The White House was told... Read More

Rep. Peters: Fire Flynn or Not, We Must Investigate Trump Ties to Russia

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) issued the following statement after the White House announced that President Trump is “evaluating the situation” regarding Michael Flynn reportedly discussing sanctions relief with the Russians after they were found to have interfered in the Presidential Election: “If Michael Flynn discussed sanctions relief with Russia while he was still... Read More

Rep. Peters’ Statement on 9th Circuit Ruling on Trump Immigration Ban

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) issued the following statement on the unanimous decision of the 9th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals to maintain a freeze on President Trump’s ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries: “Today's ruling is a reminder that an independent judiciary is a cornerstone of our democracy, rooted in our Constitution... Read More

Rep. Peters Named to Veterans Committee for 115th Congress

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) was recognized for his leadership on veterans issues in Washington and selected to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in the 115th Congress. The committee has jurisdiction over the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA hospitals, veterans cemeteries, and legislation in Congress that effects veterans and their families. During... Read More

Rep. Peters Votes to Protect Methane Rule, Reduce Harmful Emissions

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) voted against reversing the Bureau of Land Management’s methane rule, put in place at the end of last year to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas extraction on public lands. In 2014, operators spewed 9.8 million metric tons of methane into the air – pollution with a short-term climate effect equivalent to... Read More

Rep. Scott Peters Leads 70 Colleagues to Demand Answers on Trump’s Chaotic Refugee Ban

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) is leading 70 Democratic members of Congress to get answers on how President Trump’s White House drafted and evaluated the Executive Order that suspended refugee admissions and restricted the flow of immigrants from Muslim nations. The chaotic implementation of the order over the weekend led to the detention of... Read More

Rep. Peters Vows to Fight, Calls on Congress to Unwind Trump's Refugee Ban

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) condemned a series of refugee and travel restrictions enacted by President Trump. President Trump’s order will stop the admission of any refugees for 120 days; indefinitely suspend refugee admissions from Syria; lower the number of refugees America accepts annually from 110,000 to 50,000; bar legal travel from seven majority Muslim... Read More

ICYMI: Rep. Peters Pens Op-Ed on Where He Will Draw the Line with President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the San Diego Union-Tribune published an opinion editorial by U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) which lays out his commitment to public service under the new administration, as well as where he’ll draw the line and fight back against President Trump’s extremist policies. The op-ed appeared in print in the San Diego Union... Read More

Rep. Peters Fights Back Against Trump Attacks on Family Planning

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) fought back against a series of attacks from President Trump and Speaker Ryan on family planning, preventative care, and the rights of women to make their own health care choices. Rep. Peters voted against H.R. 7, a bill passed by the House that would eliminate personal subsidies and small-business tax credits for... Read More

Rep. Peters Condemns Trump Decision to Pull United States Out of TPP, Put China in Driver’s Seat

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) condemned the decision by President Trump to pull the United States out of negotiations over the Trans Pacific Partnership, a trade deal between the United States and eleven Asian nations that would eliminate more than 18,000 taxes and trade barriers on American products. Rep. Peters voted to pass Trade... Read More