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Rep. Peters’ Statement on HR 2575

Rep. Peters’ Statement on HR 2575 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 2575, the “Save American Workers Act,” which passed the House 248-179: “Today’s legislation is another example of partisan politics masquerading as a fix for a very serious issue with the Affordable... Read More

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Supreme Court’s McCutcheon Decision

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Supreme Court’s McCutcheon Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after the Supreme Court delivered its 5-4 ruling in the McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission case. This ruling struck down aggregate contribution limits on how much money a donor could give to federal candidates and political party... Read More

Rep. Peters Launches Veterans History Project Aboard USS Midway Museum

Rep. Peters Launches Veterans History Project Aboard USS Midway Museum SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, on the deck of the USS Midway Museum, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) launched the Veterans History Project in the 52nd District. At the press event, Peters was joined by veterans’ group leaders, library administrators, and educators. “I’m proud to launch this effort... Read More

Rep. Peters Demands Speaker Boehner Allow Immigration Reform Vote

Rep. Peters Demands Speaker Boehner Allow Immigration Reform Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) again called on the House Republican Majority, led by Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor, to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform. Rep. Peters took action today by signing a ‘Demand a Vote’ petition on the floor of the... Read More

Building Extreme Weather Resiliency is Good for Business

Roll Call - Building Extreme Weather Resiliency is Good for Business By Rep. Scott Peters and Dal LaMagna What should make members of Congress from both parties and small-business owners all agree about increasingly extreme weather? Resilience. We believe our nation must become much more resilient to extreme weather events. Wildfires and drought in California threaten businesses and... Read More

Rep. Peters Speaks Out for Women’s Access to Birth Control

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the Hobby Lobby case, which began oral arguments at the Supreme Court this morning. In addition he spoke on the steps of the Supreme Court as part of a rally with advocates and supporters, including many from San Diego, of the effort to maintain access to birth control for women. He... Read More

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Passage of Philippines Charitable Giving Bill

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Passage of Philippines Charitable Giving Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3771, the “Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act,” which allows cash contributions for victims of Typhoon Haiyan made before April 15, 2014, to be counted in the 2013 tax... Read More

Rep. Peters Highlights Free Tax Preparation for Working Families

Rep. Peters Highlights Free Tax Preparation for Working Families SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) toured Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego in Clairemont and met with volunteers working in their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service center. VITA programs offer a free tax-filing resource to Americans with less than $52,000 in annual income.... Read More

Rep. Peters Votes to Protect Seniors’ Access to Their Doctors

Rep. Peters Votes to Protect Seniors’ Access to Their Doctors WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after voting for legislation that ensures seniors on Medicare can continue to see their current doctors by repealing the broken Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and replacing it with a more effective alternative. “Our... Read More

Congressman Peters Launches Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Peters Launches Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) launched the 2014 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 52nd District. The competition, which began in 1982 and has seen more than 650,000 participants, is held annually across the country. “This competition is a great opportunity to not... Read More