Congressman Scott Peters

Representing the 52nd District of California

Press Releases

Rep. Peters on House Continuing Resolution to keep government open: “Averting a shutdown is critical, but Congress needs to do its job and fund the government.”

Feb 8, 2022 Press Release
Continuing Resolution will fund the government through March 11

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement regarding tonight’s passage of another continuing resolution to keep the government funded through March 11 as House and Senate members continue to finalize the Fiscal Year 2022 spending package:

Issues:
Government Reform

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Friday’s Navy SEAL Candidate Death

Feb 5, 2022 Press Release

SAN DIEGO — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement regarding Friday’s Navy SEAL training tragedy in Coronado. One candidate was injured and another died.

Issues:
National Security & Defense

Rep. Peters Votes to Pass America COMPETES to Energize American Businesses, Enhance Worker Opportunity

Feb 4, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, Rep.

Issues:
Growing Our Innovation Economy, Jobs & Economy, National Security & Defense

Following pressure from Reps. Peters & Pascrell, Medicare announces full reimbursement for at-home COVID testing

Feb 3, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly three weeks after Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.

Issues:
Health Care, Seniors

Reps. Peters, Salazar, Sens. Coons, Murkowski unveil landmark bipartisan legislation to protect communities during extreme weather

Jan 20, 2022 Press Release
Lawmakers seek to build resilience of vulnerable US communities to hazards like sea level rise, wildfires, and other increasingly extreme weather events

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-52) and María Salazar (R-FL-27) and U.S.

Issues:
Energy & Environment, San Diego Issues

Reps. Peters, Pascrell Press Medicare to Cover COVID Tests

Jan 18, 2022 Press Release
Members urge same testing coverage for Medicare beneficiaries as those with private insurance and Medicaid

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (NJ-09) are calling on the Biden administration to provide full reimbursement to Medicare recipients who purchase at-home COVID-19 tests. Recently, the Biden administration required commercial insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID tests.

Issues:
Health Care

DOE announces launch of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s grid modernization program, implements Peters’ POWER ON Act

Jan 12, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, the U.S.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Congressman Scott Peters Celebrates Over $92M in Support for Struggling San Diego Venues

Jan 11, 2022 Press Release
American Rescue Plan Act Established the Critical Shuttered Venues Operators Grant (SVOG) Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) is sharing results of his work for the people of California’s 52nd district. As the second session of the 117th Congress kicks off today, Rep.

Issues:
Jobs & Economy, San Diego Issues

Rep. Peters on Jan. 6 Anniversary: “Our democracy requires the fearless participation and resolve of both political parties; Republicans were too scared to stand up for the country when we needed them most.”

Jan 6, 2022 Press Release

SAN DIEGO — Today, to mark the one year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement:

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Senator Manchin’s Opposition to the Build Back Better Act

Dec 20, 2021 Press Release
House of Representatives Awaits Senate Action After Passing the Historic Bill in November

SAN DIEGO – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after Senator Joe Manchin publicly announced his sudden opposition to the Build Back Better Act:

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