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Message from Congressman Scott Peters

Appeared in San Diego Metro 2/5/13 - http://sandiegometro.com/2013/02/message-from-congressman-scott-peters/   By Rep. Scott Peters - It is my distinct honor to serve California’s 52nd Congressional District as a member of the 113th Congress. I thank you for this humbling opportunity, and thought I would give you an update after the first few weeks. Many of you have asked what it... Read More

Congressman Peters Co-Sponsors the Protect Medical Innovation Act

Congressman Peters Co-Sponsors the Protect Medical Innovation Act WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) helped introduce the Protect Medical Innovation Act which would repeal the nearly $30 billion Medical Device Tax from the Affordable Care Act. Studies show that the tax, which took effect on January 1st, could cause the loss of as many as 43,000 jobs. The tax will hurt San... Read More

Congressman Peters’ Statement on President Obama’s Appeal to Congress to Avoid the Sequester

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECongressman Peters’ Statement on President Obama’s Appeal to Congress to Avoid the SequesterWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement on President Obama’ s speech on the sequester.“For the people of San Diego, the looming sequester is not an abstract problem. It is real. It means drastic cuts to our... Read More

Congressman Peters Completes Productive First Month, Follows Through on Promises

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECongressman Peters Completes Productive First Month, Follows Through on PromisesWASHINGTON, DC – This week marks the completion of Congressman Scott Peters’ first month in office. Since Peters was sworn in on January 3rd, he has been appointed to two key committees, helped introduce bipartisan legislation to repeal burdensome medical device taxes, and voted to... Read More

Statement from Congressman Scott Peters Regarding Bi-Partisan Senate Agreement on Immigration Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStatement from Congressman Scott Peters Regarding Bi-Partisan Senate Agreement on Immigration Reform SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, Congressman Scott Peters released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Senate agreement on immigration reform. Tomorrow, President Obama is scheduled to lay out his plan.“Families and businesses throughout San Diego have... Read More

Peters Votes For No Budget, No Pay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPeters Votes For No Budget, No PayWashington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) today voted in favor of legislation, HR 325, which adopts a version of ”No Budget, No Pay,” an initiative Peters declared his support for prior to being elected to Congress. HR 325 also raises the nation’s debt ceiling for three months, giving Congress more time... Read More

Congressman Peters Urges Comprehensive, Common-Sense Approach to Reducing Gun Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECongressman Peters Urges Comprehensive, Common-Sense Approach to Reducing Gun ViolenceWashington, D.C. -- Congressman Scott Peters today announced his support for a comprehensive approach to reducing gun violence in America and urged Congress to have a reasoned discussion that focuses on results.“In the wake of the horrific tragedy in Newtown - and Aurora, Columbine,... Read More

Editorial Articles

Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines.Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the page opposite the editorial, and the modern op-ed was invented. Today 'editorial' and '... Read More

113th United States Congress Takes Office

The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.

Representative Peters Sworn Into Office

Congressman Scott Peters was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.