WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Jason Crow (CO-6) reintroduced legislation to require the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to evaluate the economic and national security effects of climate change. The original National Intelligence Estimate on Climate Change (NIECC) assessed that “climate change will increasingly exacerbate risks to US national security interests as the physical impacts increase and geopolitical tensions mount a...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
New Dem Members submitted nine amendments to House Republicans’ partisan Energy & Water Development appropriations bill Today, New Democrat Coalition Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued a statement after House Republicans blocked nine New Dem amendments from being made in order to the Energy & Water Development appropriations bill. The New Dem amendments would direct the Department of Energy to conduct studies on how Republicans’ Big Ugly...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Jaelyn Rodriguez Students getting pricey graduate degrees can get less in federal loans starting next year. Financial aid officials, doctors and policymakers warn it could reshape education, and medical care. For San Diegans who don’t grow out of their childhood dreams of becoming a doctor, finding the support, mentorship and especially financial help for medical school has made the dream more attainable. Federal loans have gone a long way for people like Dr. Dimitri Gonzales, a chief re...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
San Diego, CA – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) announced a new milestone in earned benefits recovered for residents of California’s 50th district. Since Rep. Peters took office in 2013, his office has secured a total of $23 million in veterans and military benefits, Social Security payments, federal tax refunds, and many other federal benefits. Rep Peters’ office provides assistance to constituents who need help turning the cranks of the federal government. His office has also helpe...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Sophia Sleap Afghans who were promised safety in return for supporting the United States military mission have now, under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, had it stripped away. People in Afghanistan are now unable to enter the U.S., and many face the threat of deportation. Advocates say these broken promises pose a major national security risk by undermining the ability of the military to build trust with wartime allies abroad. Democratic Rep. Scott Peters joined Afghan adv...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Andre Dyer / Military and Veteran Affairs Reporter San Diego Representative Scott Peters and community advocates were at the USS Midway Museum on Wednesday to call on Congress to pass a new law that would restart Afghan refugee relocation. KPBS military and veterans reporter Andrew Dyer says even though there’s bipartisan support, getting any legislation increasing immigration through Congress has been challenging. A bill introduced in the House last week would require the State Departm...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
San Diego, CA – Today, Rep. Scott Peters hosted a press conference to highlight how recent changes to legal immigration programs are breaking our promises to our Afghan allies who fought side by side with U.S. troops for twenty years. Rep. Peters brought together local leaders and organizations working to help relocate and resettle Afghan allies, including AfghanEvac, a non-profit that has worked with the U.S. government to help relocate and resettle over 195,000 eligible Afghan allies sinc...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
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By Times of San Diego Two members of the San Diego congressional delegation said in a press conference Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the average San Diego household – and not in a big, beautiful way. Representatives Scott Peters and Sara Jacobs said local households can expect to absorb a nearly $2,400 hit this year due to higher costs as tariffs are assessed on foreign goods. The levies, they said in a news release, have raised prices for businesses and con...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Chris Ponce San Diego Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) alongside Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) held a press conference on Wednesday regarding passed tariffs. Last week, the Trump administration set high tariffs on dozens of countries, according to the Associated Press. In response, Peters and Jacobs met with San Diego business owners at Cesar Chavez Park to discuss the local impact. The representatives said recent tariffs have led to businesses passing off new costs to consumers. ...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By John Carroll With a backdrop of activity at the Port of San Diego, San Diego lawmakers and business leaders gathered at Cesar Chavez Park Pier Wednesday to speak out against President Trump’s tariffs. “Tariffs are an additional tax paid by importers and consumers for products manufactured abroad. The higher the tariff, the higher the tax, and the more money Americans pay,” said Rep. Scott Peters, D-CA 50. Behind him stood several people holding signs saying, “Trump’s tariffs will...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
San Diego, CA – Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) hosted a press conference to highlight how President Trump’s tariffs are creating economic chaos, raising prices for hardworking Americans, and weakening our standing on the global stage. Tariffs will cost the average San Diego household nearly $2,400 a year. The U.S. Department of Labor’s data shows that 14,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost since President Trump first announced tariffs in April a...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By City News Service Some local Democratic lawmakers are hosting a roundtable Monday with Family Health Center of San Diego to discuss how the recently passed "big beautiful bill" may impact the future of healthcare. Reps. Scott Peters and Sara Jacobs are hosting the roundtable, which focuses on how the tax plan championed by President Donald Trump could change the health care industry. Peters argues that the tax plan changes how student loans are administered, in turn leading to fewer stu...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Chris Ponce SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — San Diego Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) held a roundtable on Monday, discussing how the Big Beautiful Bill impacts the medical education community. The roundtable was held at the Family Health Center of San Diego and featured several medical experts including UC San Diego Vice Dean for Medical Education Michelle Daniel, residents in Family Heatlh Center San Diego programs and more. More than a month since the Trump ad...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
San Diego, CA – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) hosted a roundtable with local health center staff, doctors, residents, and medical education professionals. The group discussed the Republican tax bill’s changes to student loans and the consequences of increasing barriers to medical school. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the Graduate PLUS program, sets new limits on student loan borrowing, and makes drastic changes to loan repayment plans ...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Grey Hallock SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — California Congressmen Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50) have announced they're requesting $45 million to help combat cross-border pollution. According to a press release from Rep. Vargas, he and Rep. Peters added $45 million to the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP) in the 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The bill has passed the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Vargas says ...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
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Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
San Diego, CA – Today, Rep. Scott Peters released the following statement regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza: “It is long past time to end the Gaza conflict, with the return of all hostages and the end of military operations. But an active war zone is no excuse for not doing everything possible to prevent the unnecessary suffering confronting Palestinians who are caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas. This week’s announcement of multiple air drops and aid convoys, huma...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Washington, DC – Today,Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement regarding Administrator Zeldin’s visit to Mexico City: “Today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin held a news conference to announce that the United States and Mexico have signed a new memorandum of understanding that further commits Mexico to completing the projects agreed to in the Minute 328 Treaty. I very much appreciate the consistent, persistent focus that the EPA a...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
By Michael Smolens A past leader of the Sierra Club recently acknowledged he was too late in realizing that curbing methane emissions should have been a priority in combating climate change. In Europe, leaders who once led the charge against global warming are rolling back rules to address it, including their focus on methane. For Rep. Scott Peters, the former is bittersweet, the latter disappointing. Of course, all of that is overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s policies cutting fundin...| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters
Congressman Scott Peters| United States Congressman Scott Peters