Press Releases
Bill funds wildfire relief, infrastructure support; Reopens government until February 8
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to fund emergency relief for disasters that ravaged communities across the country in 2017 and 2018, including wildfires, which devastated parts of California.
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after declining President Trump’s invitation to the White House amid the ongoing government shutdown:
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) returned to Washington, D.C, recommitted to ending the destructive government shutdown as the one year anniversary of the three-day Republican shutdown in January 2018 nears.
Congressman Scott Peters of California delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, the Congressman discussed Democrats’ support for smart, effective border security solutions and called on President Trump and Senator McConnell to re-open government now.
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to protect the Affordable Care Act and coverage of preexisting conditions following the Texas v. United States court ruling, which declared the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional.
Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass new rules for the operation of the 116th session of Congress.
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to reopen the government by funding six appropriations bills through the end of Fiscal Year 2019, and funding the Department of Homeland Security until February 8, 2019.
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) opposed Congressional Republicans’ vote to spend more than $5 billion on a senseless border wall, jeopardizing government funding and operations.
GAO report shows millions in VA suicide prevention funds unspent
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on why nearly $5 million budgeted for suicide prevention outreach was left unspent in Fiscal Year 2018, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) applauded the Farm Bill, which passed the House yesterday and invests in San Diego clean energy priorities including algae innovation and carbon capture technology.