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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 13h
San Diego is a proud military town, home to 115,000 courageous active duty servicemembers and their families. Military service is at the root of our community and culture. This month we await the return home of the sailors and marines… 1/2
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 19h
I wrote the Fix Our Forests Act and the Save Our Sequoias Act to protect our public lands for people to enjoy for years to come. In the newest episode of 72 and Sunny with Megafire Action CEO Matt Weiner, I talked about how they’ll become law. Listen to the full episode at the link in my bio!
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trump is the most corrupt, lawless president in our history. Your taxpayer dollars should be spent to make your life better, not to tout the President’s failing agenda. What happened to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse? www.cnn.com/2026/09/29/m...
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Trump’s ads have cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million, with funding from Customs and Border Protection | CNN Business
Millions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on President Donald Trump’s hagiographic ads, according to estimates by a leading political ad-tracking firm. And a total of $20 million has been a...
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Laurie from Point Loma needed help updating her pension and health insurance after her husband passed away. Due to staffing shortages at OPM, her case was stalled and she hadn’t heard from anyone. My office requested an update on her behalf and within weeks, her benefits were adjusted appropriately!
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The cruelty of the Trump Administration knows no bounds. Kids being forced to represent themselves and file forms they may not even be able to read. That’s not due process. The Trump admin. must immediately restore the federal program to provide representation for unaccompanied migrant children.
cnn.com
Migrant children facing immigration court without lawyers | CNN Politics
In immigration courts that decide who will be deported, young migrant children often face the judge without an attorney. CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reports.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s Food Safety Education Month - a time to learn how to prevent foodborne illness. Last year, the Trump admin gutted the workforce that inspected our food and now the FDA has recalled dozens of products. President Trump must restore the integrity of the FDA to keep our families safe and healthy.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation's annual trade mission is an opportunity for leaders from across our region to meet with international counterparts, learn from each other & deepen key relationships. This year in Japan, we connected on matters impacting both San Diego and Tokyo...
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
AI is the most consequential technology of our lifetime, and right now the U.S. still sets the pace. I joined colleagues on the AI Working Group to urge the Trump Administration to continue that leadership and set real standards, so we stay both competitive and secure.
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Problem Solvers Caucus Members Send Letter to President Trump Urging the Administration to Lead on AI Safety and Security
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Americans rely on safe, effective products every day & they should know whether these products meet the highest health & safety standards. My new bill would give consumers that peace of mind & provide American producers the competitive advantage of a trusted, nationally recognized label. ⬇️
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Reps Peters, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Make Safer Products Program Permanent
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA) introduced the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act, legislation to formally codify and s...
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Wildfires aren't just taking our homes; they're taking the lives of those who put everything on the line to stop our communities from burning. My Fix Our Forests Act is a bipartisan, comprehensive approach to prevent more catastrophic wildfires and save lives.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Republicans often say the national debt is a spending problem, but it's a revenue problem too. At our Budget Committee field hearing in Texas this week, I made that case. We can't cover a growing debt with shortfalls, and it's time for everyone to pay their fair share.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My statement on the reported suicide attempts by US Navy personnel within the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From a new ballroom to the Kennedy Center to the reflecting pool, Trump's vanity projects are expected to cost over $1.8 billion. That's more than it would cost to cover a month of groceries or electricity for every San Diego household. Affordability was never a priority for him, and this is proof.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
ICE isn't going after the "worst of the worst" as President Trump promised. They're going after everyday San Diegans; families, students, and community members, who were just trying to attend or bring their kids to school.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump can try to rename every building in DC after himself but it won't change the legacy he's actually built: 18+ servicemembers killed, 750+ wounded, high gas prices, billions in taxpayer dollars, and no approval from Congress. That's the cost of his war with Iran. No plaque will change that.
ms.now
Trump aides explore attaching president’s name to Ford’s Theatre
The playhouse where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated has been mentioned among federal properties that could carry the president’s name, people familiar with the effort told MS NOW.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Last night, I hosted a Know Your Rights training to provide San Diegans with the resources they need to protect themselves and their loved ones amid the rise in ICE presence in our communities, and the Trump Admin's sweeping immigration enforcement campaign. Couldn't join us? Watch here.⬇️
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'Know Your Rights' Webinar | Hosted by Rep. Scott Peters
YouTube video by Congressman Scott Peters
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! San Diego is proud to be two cities, one region with Mexico. This month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and countless contributions of Hispanic Americans of many backgrounds who have strengthened our community for generations.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
See you this evening for an important Know Your Rights training ⬇️ tinyurl.com/CA50KnowYourRights
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Science shouldn’t be political. Researchers need stability to develop the cures and treatments patients rely on. President Trump’s repeated attacks on research funding will lead to fewer scientific breakthroughs happening in America. In San Diego, it means fewer jobs and more economic chaos.
nytimes.com
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
72 and Sunny is back for season 2! In this episode about wildfires and forest land management, Megafire Action CEO Matt Weiner and I talk about what we’re doing to Save Our Sequoias and Fix Our Forests. Watch the full episode below or at the link in my bio. youtu.be/Zso1adnMBNQ?...
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Mega Fires, $40T National Debt, & Foreign Policy Blunders
YouTube video by Congressman Scott Peters
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
G’mar Chatima Tovah to all those observing Yom Kippur! May you have an easy and meaningful fast and may this day of reflection and renewal bring peace to all.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As the Trump Administration turns our schools, places of worship, and other safe spaces into ICE hunting grounds, every person must understand the rights they’re entitled to regardless of immigration status. On Tuesday at 6pm, I am hosting a Know Your Rights training. Register to attend ⬇️
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The ongoing shortfall of our nation’s broadband development has left San Diegans and communities across the country still waiting to be connected to the internet. I was glad to see the PLAN for Broadband Act pass out of committee, bringing us one step closer to closing the digital divide.
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Walberg's Legislation to Bridge the Digital Divide Advanced by Energy and Commerce Committee
Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
President Trump’s war in Iran, tariffs, and healthcare cuts are bleeding CA50 families dry. Since he took office, Americans pay more for everyday essentials while his profits soar. He needs to take the affordability crisis seriously and put struggling Americans before his own pockets.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Congress approved funding for these critical projects to protect our national parks, but the Trump Administration won’t let them move forward because they go against “administration priorities.” We need my CERTAIN Act to take political gamesmanship out of our permitting process.
washingtonpost.com
Trump administration blocks $25 million in funding for national parks
The Interior Department did not give approval to more than 130 partnership agreements covering activities like tending to sled dogs and preventing damage to burial mounds.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
AI is moving faster than Congress is moving to regulate it. That's a problem regardless of party. We need a bipartisan framework that protects Americans without choking off innovation, and I'm ready to work with my Problem Solvers Caucus colleagues to get this done.
politico.com
Problem Solvers Caucus launches AI working group
The bipartisan caucus is looking to find proposals that thread the needle on artificial intelligence safety and development.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
California's giant sequoias are among the largest, oldest living things on Earth. But recent wildfires and decades of forest mismanagement have pushed them to the brink. We've lost nearly 20% of all giant sequoias in just the past few years. My solution? Pass the Save Our Sequoias Act.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Since the war began, 18 servicemembers have died & more than 750 are wounded. It has cost taxpayers $38 billion & depleted our munitions -& none of the stated objectives have been met. I’ll continue to vote for War Powers Resolutions until Speaker Johnson stands up for Congress’ constitutional duty.
apnews.com
Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says
The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Community input is critical to the future of public transit in our region. MTS OnTrack lets you build your own transit expansion plans to help inform @sandiegomts.bsky.social's next priority service. Participate before September 18 to have your voice heard! participate.sdmts.com/mts-ontrack
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Help Plan San Diego’s Transit Future | MTS OnTrack
Help shape the future of San Diego transit with MTS OnTrack. Share your input on service priorities, improvements, and funding challenges.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There is no justification for this decision which would add 60 million metric tons of pollution into our air every year. August was one of the hottest months in history, yet President Trump would rather prioritize profits for his oil industry friends than the health & safety of the American people.
nytimes.com
E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants (Gift Article)
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ballots will be sent to all CA voters in 3 weeks. National Voter Registration Day is the perfect time to make sure your voter registration is up-to-date! The right to vote is a sacred foundation of our democracy. I’ll always work to ensure every American has equal access to make their voice heard.
sos.ca.gov
Voter Registration | California Secretary of State to Register to Vote
Information on how to register to vote in California
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
ICE activity at our schools creates chaos, fear, and trauma. Our students deserve to feel safe so they can learn and grow. I joined San Diego Unified School District and local leaders to call on ICE to stop conducting enforcement operations during school arrival and dismissal times.
sandiegounified.org
Joint Statement: ICE Detainment of Families of San Diego Unified Students
Joint Statement: ICE Detainment of Families of San Diego Unified Students September 9, 2026
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Shanah Tovah to everyone in CA50 and around the world celebrating Rosh Hashanah! I hope 5787 is filled with peace and prosperity for all.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we remember those we lost and honor the heroes who put their lives on the line to save others. May we never forget those whose lives were forever changed that day or the sacrifice of those who answered the call to serve in the years that followed.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This week, San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and San Diego City College both informed my office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest activity outside their schools. Read my full statement on President Trump turning safe places into hunting grounds.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
CA loses more than 200,000 acres of forest every year and reforestation can’t keep up with increasingly devastating wildfires. We need to act faster. My Fix Our Forests Act would deploy science-backed solutions to speed up forest management projects & protect these lands for generations to come. 1/2
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump is pledging to unilaterally add $1.3 trillion to our already out-of-control national debt. Republicans used to be a party of fiscal conservatives. Every American who cares about election integrity & fiscal responsibility should be outraged by this desperate, illegal attempt to bribe voters.
wapo.st
What to know about Trump’s proposed $5,000 payouts
The president has pledged direct payments to Americans several times since returning to office.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
San Diego is experiencing an extreme heat wave expected to last through 8pm today and possibly into tomorrow. Find a designated cool zone near you and other resources to protect yourself and your family ⬇️ www.sandiego.gov/PlacesToCool...
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Places to Cool Down | City of San Diego Official Website
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is a shameful lie. Donald Trump was not at Ground Zero on 9/11 and he did not get pulled from the rubble. While brave, selfless first responders actually helped victims, Trump was miles away bragging that he now owned the tallest building in downtown Manhattan.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In California, 201 projects to move energy from where it’s generated to where it’s needed have been approved since 2000 but are still stuck in the permitting process. While they sit in limbo, taxpayers foot the bill for an outdated, overburdened grid. My CLEAR Act would fix this. A 🧵⬇️
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Over Labor Day weekend, Americans paid the highest gas prices in recorded history. President Trump broke his promise to lower costs, ignored our Constitution by going to war without Congress’ knowledge or authorization, and 18 American servicemembers have died as a result. Enough is enough.
cbsnews.com
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I stand with our workers all year round and will continue to advocate in Congress for good-paying jobs, stronger worker protections, and an economy where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Happy Labor Day to all workers who are the backbone of our economy and our prosperity.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Noncompete agreements stifle innovation and disrupt labor markets. My bipartisan Workforce Mobility Act will help limit these burdensome agreements to foster competitiveness and creativity, empower workers, and strengthen our economy. I look forward to getting this done for American workers.
scottpeters.house.gov
Peters, Kean Reintroduce Legislation to Limit Noncompete Agreements, Boost Innovation and Productivity
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) reintroduced the Workforce Mobility Act, a bill to limit employers' ability to force employees to sign noncompete...
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Happy birthday, Beyoncé! To honor her birthday, enjoy a compilation of evidence of me being the biggest Beyoncé fan in Congress.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 My Nuclear REFUEL Act unanimously passed out of committee!🚨 We can't ignore the importance of building new nuclear energy. But we also need a real plan for nuclear waste.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Five years after we withdrew from Afghanistan, we’re still working to fulfill our promises to those who worked alongside U.S. forces for years. This isn’t a partisan issue. 72% of Americans support admitting these Afghans into the U.S. 63% oppose deporting them to third countries. Learn more ⬇️
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84% of Americans say we should protect the Afghans who stood with us — #AfghanEvac
New bipartisan national polling from Lake Research Partners and The Tarrance Group. 1,000 likely voters. The results were not close.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It was great to welcome @sandiegozoo.bsky.social to DC for CA Biodiversity Week! San Diego is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the U.S., & we all play an important role in protecting & growing our ecosystem. I’m grateful to work with the San Diego Zoo & Wildlife Alliance in this work.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Our community is still recovering from the hateful shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Part of that recovery is ensuring all involved are held accountable. I hope this investigation leads to necessary changes in the relationship between our youth, social media, and mental health.
sandiegouniontribune.com
North Carolina teen charged with murder in Islamic Center of San Diego shooting
She is accused of disseminating the livestream of the May 18 rampage by two teens and releasing their manifesto.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
President Trump said his war with Iran would be over in 4 to 6 weeks. That was over 6 months ago, and what we've seen is truly a disaster. President Trump clearly doesn't know what he's doing. It's time for Republicans to get off the bench and start speaking up on behalf of this country.
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Rep. Scott Peters @repscottpeters.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I've long said this Republican-controlled Congress's reliance on short-term, stopgap funding bills is unsustainable. But I won't let workers in San Diego and across the country get crushed by another lengthy government shutdown, so I supported this bill. Read my full statement ⬇️
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