Scott Peters
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 50 · Congressional District 50
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Profile Snapshot
Scott Harvey Peters is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative from California's 50th congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 52nd congressional district from 2013 to 2023. His district includes both coastal and central portions of San Diego, as well as the suburbs of Poway and Coronado. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
42/43 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 42 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialScott Peters is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 50profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $4,544,000.52 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Press Contact Information
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Peters, Housing Advocates Praise 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as Transformative for Housing Crisis
- VerifiedPublic statement: Peters, Joyce Unveil Landmark Bill to Improve Discount Drug Pricing Program
- VerifiedPublic statement: Peters, Lawler Introduce Bill to Expand On-Base Homes for Servicemembers
- VerifiedPublic statement: Peters Reintroduces Resolution to Curb Stigma Around Veterans’ Mental Health
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Peters from California’s 50th District Makes Significant Trades in June By Investing.com - Investing.com Australia
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Peters from California’s 50th District Makes Significant Trades in June - Investing.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Scott Peters Discusses Housing Legislation With San Diego Advocates - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Scott Peters advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 50th Congressional District - WKYC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Representative Scott Peters Celebrates Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Scott Peters Issues Statement on Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Q&A: Meet Rep. Scott Peters, candidate for California’s 50th Congressional District - San Diego Union-Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Scott Peters joins Dem calls for Swalwell to drop gubernatorial campaign - Times of San Diego
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Scott Peters Calls for Funding to Address DHS Shutdown Impact on Workers and Travelers - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Peters named co-chair of bipartisan climate caucus - E&E News by POLITICO
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scott Peters projected to win California's 50th Congressional District seat - 10News.com
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-06: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-06-29: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-15: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2026-03-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
2026-03-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2026-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-11: On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Public Statements
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ass="row"> July 6, 2026 Peters, Lawler Introduce Bill to Expand On-Base Homes for Servicemembers June 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 Peters Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Housing Package June 23, 2026 Rep. Peters Highlights Safe Storage Campaign During National Gun Violence Awareness Month June 22, 2026 Peters Opposes $70 Billion In Reckless Immigration Enforcement Funding June 9, 2026
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