Congressman Scott Peters

Representing the 52nd District of California

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Rep. Peters ‘Sequesters’ His Own Pay; Donates it to Feed Seniors In Need

May 7, 2013 Press Release
“The rules Congress imposes on others should apply to us too” – Congressman Peters
Issues:
Jobs & Economy, San Diego Issues, Veterans

Congressman Peters & Congresswoman Davis Cohost ‘Scam Stopper’ Seminar for Seniors

Apr 30, 2013 Press Release
SAN DIEGO, CA - Today Congressman Scott Peters and Congresswoman Susan Davis hosted a free seminar for seniors on how to protect themselves from scammers. The event featured a number of state and local organizations.
Issues:
San Diego Issues

Congressman Peters Hosts Congressional Briefing on Super Pollutants

Apr 26, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Peters featured Dr. V. Ramanathan, a San Diego resident and world-renowned climate scientist from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, at a congressional briefing on short lived climate pollutants, also known as super pollutants, and the opportunity for communities to manage and reuse landfill gas (LFG).
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Congressman Peters Statement on Ending FAA Furloughs

Apr 26, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1765, which allows the FAA the flexibility necessary to end the furloughs that have caused airport delays for passengers across the country this week.
Issues:
Jobs & Economy

Congressman Peters Introduces ‘Shelter Our Servicemembers’ Act

Apr 25, 2013 Press Release
Late yesterday Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced another piece of legislation: the Shelter Our Servicemembers (SOS) Act to help address San Diego’s significant elderly homeless veteran population.
Issues:
Seniors, San Diego Issues, Veterans

Congressman Peters Named SEEC Climate Task Force Chair

Apr 22, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) has been named by the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) to chair its Climate Task Force after joining the group last month, his office announced today. Peters, a former environmental attorney, has for years championed clean water, air, open space, alternative transportation, and other environmental causes in San Diego. This year he brought that enthusiasm to Congress.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Congressman Peters Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill

Apr 18, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) voted in favor of H.R. 624 ‘The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act,’ which passed the House of Representatives with 288 votes in favor and 127 against on a bipartisan basis.

Issues:
National Security & Defense

Rep. Scott Peters to Hold ‘Congress on Your Corner’ at Pt. Loma Masonic Hall on April 27

Apr 17, 2013 Press Release

SAN DIEGO, CA –Congressman Scott Peters will hold this month’s  ‘Congress on Your Corner’ from 10:30 a.m. to noon, on April 27, at the Point Loma Masonic Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Ocean Beach.  At the public meeting, Peters and his district staff will answer questions and update constituents on what Peters has been doing in the district and Washington, DC.

Issues:
San Diego Issues

Rep. Scott Peters Announces FREE ‘Scam Stopper’ Seminar for Seniors on April 30

Apr 16, 2013 Press Release

SAN DIEGO, CA – Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) today announced that he, along with Congresswoman Susan Davis and the Contractors State License Board, will host a FREE Senior Scam Stopper seminar (www.SeniorScamStopper.com) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Congressman Peters Marks First 100 Days with Productivity, Bipartisanship, and National Recognition

Apr 12, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks Congressman Scott Peters’ 100th day in Congress. Eager to bring his results-oriented approach to Washington, Peters began tackling the challenges that San Diego faces from day one. Soon after taking office both of Peters’ Washington, DC and San Diego offices were up and running. Peters has co-sponsored 53 bills, introduced another 2 bills, and sent over 50 letters to congressional leaders, the president, and administration officials advocating for issues of importance to San Diego. At home in San Diego, 146 constituents seeking assistance from Peters’ office have been helped. Peters, who has built a reputation of finding middle ground from his time in San Diego government, is continuing to reach out to both Republicans and Democrats to find solutions. Recently, the National Journal ranked Peters as one of the most independent members of Congress.

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