Congressman Scott Peters

Representing the 52nd District of California

Press Releases

Rep. Peters Votes to Keep Our Government Running and Prevent Default

Sep 21, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass legislation to fund the government in the short term and prevent a default on U.S. government debt.

Rep. Peters Votes to Advance Several Energy & Commerce Committee Portions of the Build Back Better Act

Sep 15, 2021 Press Release
Peters supports investments in clean energy and health care protections; calls attention to hasty process and drug pricing provisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the last three days, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted on the advancement of legislation out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee that will become part of the Build Back Better Act, a reconciliation package that will make transformational investments in America’s future.

Reps. Peters, Schrader Unveil Plan to Cut Patients’ Drug Costs & Preserve America’s Ability to Produce Life-Saving Cures

Sep 14, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Rep. Kurt Schrader (OR-05) introduced the Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act (RCCCA) to lower patients’ prescription drug costs and protect our nation’s ability to find cures.

Issues:
Growing Our Innovation Economy, Health Care

Rep. Peters’ Statement on Drug Pricing Legislation

Sep 14, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement:

Twenty Years After Tragedy, Rep. Peters Reflects on September 11 Terrorist Attacks

Sep 10, 2021 Press Release

SAN DIEGO – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement on the 9/11 attacks on our county. The horrific event that took nearly 3,000 lives in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania took place twenty years ago tomorrow.  

Issues:
National Security & Defense

Rep. Peters’ Statement on the End of America’s 20-year War in Afghanistan

Aug 31, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) issued the following statement after the last U.S. troops in Afghanistan flew out of Kabul, ending its 20-year involvement in the country:

Issues:
National Security & Defense

Rep. Peters’ Statement on the Escalating Situation in Afghanistan, Terror Attacks Outside Kabul Airport

Aug 26, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) issued the following statement regarding the terror attacks outside of the Kabul airport and the escalating situation in Afghanistan:

Issues:
National Security & Defense

Rep. Peters Defends American Democracy, Protects the Right to Vote

Aug 25, 2021 Press Release
House Democrats United to Strengthen Voting Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021.

Issues:
Civil Rights

Rep. Peters’ Statement on the Budget Resolution to Start Reconciliation Process

Aug 24, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, issuing the following statement after supporting the passage of a resolution to initiate the budget reconciliation process:

Issues:
Government Reform, Growing Our Innovation Economy, Jobs & Economy, Seniors

Rep. Peters’ Statement on the Developing Situation in Afghanistan: “We must remain laser-focused on evacuating Americans and Afghan allies.”

Aug 16, 2021 Press Release

SAN DIEGO — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement on the unfolding situation in Afghanistan:

Issues:
National Security & Defense, President’s Administration, Veterans

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