Rep. Peters In Place: Conversations About COVID-19
Welcome to Rep. Peters In Place - our video miniseries made to update you, our constituents, about COVID-19 and how Congress is working to help the American people during this crisis.
Episode 11: Honoring Those We've Lost This Memorial Day (05.25.2020)
A special message this Memorial Day: while today's commemorations may be different than in years past, we must never forget our service members' devotion to putting country over self. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service for our nation.
Episode 10: Class of 2020 (05.22.2020)
Today's Rep. Peters In Place highlights the Class of 2020. This year has not been easy and you've had to sacrifice landmark experiences as a result, but it does not diminish all that you've achieved or undercut the places you will go. Congratulations to this year's graduates!
Episode 9: Casework Successes (05.13.2020)
For today's Rep. Peters In Place, I thought I would share some of our recent casework successes. My office stands by, waiting to help you navigate through the difficulties of the bureaucratic system. Visit our website or call us to see if we can help you with your case, today.
Episode 8: Mental Health And Wellness During Times of Crisis (05.08.2020)
For this Rep. Peters In Place, we're talking about the importance of tourism to San Diego. Tourism is a cornerstone of our city's identity and economy. While this time is a difficult one for many, restaurants, hotels, and other recreation-based businesses are some of the hardest hit.
Episode 7: Tourism and San Diego (05.07.2020)
For this Rep. Peters In Place, we're talking about the importance of tourism to San Diego. Tourism is a cornerstone of our city's identity and economy. While this time is a difficult one for many, restaurants, hotels, and other recreation-based businesses are some of the hardest hit.
Episode 6: Meet The Team - We Are Here For You! (04.24.2020)
On Friday, we decided to do a special edition of Rep. Peters In Place, introducing you to my staff. Each member of our team has been hard at work to ensure San Diegans are getting the help they need during these turbulent times. All working remotely from home, they are standing by to answer your questions.
Episode 5: Rep. Peters Goes to Washington (04.22.2020)
On this episode of Rep. Peters In Place, I traveled to Washington to vote on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, an interim relief package that will replenish funds for assistance programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Emergency Insurance Disaster Loans (EIDL), as well as increase investments in hospitals and testing efforts.
Episode 4: Remote Voting For Congress Members (04.21.2020)
For today's Rep. Peters In Place video message, we tackle the topic of remote voting for Congress members. Congress should enable a remote voting system in cases of emergency, not just for times like now, but to prepare for future disasters that could potentially prevent member travel.
Episode 3: A Special Message From Rep. Peters In Place (04.12.2020)
This year, Easter's message of rebirth, sacrifice, compassion, and hope are especially timely. Wishing San Diego a safe and blessed Easter Sunday, from my family to yours.
Episode 2: Problems with the Paycheck Protection Program (04.10.2020)
In our second episode of Rep. Peters In Place, we talk about problems small business owners across the country are running into when applying for the new Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans. The program has only been up and running for a week, but it's clear some changes that need to be made so that financial assistance gets swiftly to those who need it most. We hear you and my staff is here to help.
Episode 1: Congress' Action in Addressing the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (04.08.2020)
In our inaugural installment of Rep. Peters In Place, we dive into the three response bills Congress has passed and how they address the public health emergency of COVID-19.