Statements and posts
15 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Peters Introduces Legislation to Protect Life Science Infrastructure
Introduced bipartisan bills to protect biotechnology infrastructure and biological data as critical infrastructure.
“Biotechnology is a major driver of San Diego’s economy, employing 167,000 members of our community and generating $55.2 billion in economic output just last year.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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ICYMI: Peters, Vargas Hold Know Your Rights Webinar with Local Stakeholders
Held webinar with community organizations to educate immigrants on rights during ICE interactions.
“Regardless of your immigration status, you have certain rights in this country.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Praised Senate bipartisan permitting package including his clean energy bills.
“I'm especially encouraged to see so many of my priorities included. I've spent years calling for America to build critical infrastructure faster. My bills that are included in the package will increase energy supply, build more transmission, and make sure the backlog of clean energy projects get built with no more…”
Modernizing Outdated Regulations to Expand American Fuel ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
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Peters Demands Answers for Afghan Allies and Military Families Stranded Abroad
Led letter urging State and Homeland Security to reunite service member families stranded abroad.
“This decision shows that the process to exempt certain migrants from both entry restrictions on foreign nationals as well as refugee resettlement works when leaders choose to use it.”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read
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Reps Peters, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Make Safer Products Program Permanent
Introduced bipartisan bill to permanently codify EPA's Safer Choice Program for consumer products.
“San Diegans and families across the country rely on safe, effective products every day, and they should know if these products have been vetted against the highest health and safety standards.”
Consumer Product SafetyAI-read
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Rep. Peters Urges Senate to Finalize Permitting Package
Urged Senate to finalize energy permitting reform package to accelerate renewable projects.
“A historic package like this will have its detractors, but it must have champions, or it will be picked apart by those who don’t get everything they want. On balance, if the gains far outweigh the flaws, we must show resolve.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Joined European parliamentarians urging European Commission to maintain enforcement of EU methane regulation.
“We reemphasize that the obligations of all parties to adhere to the EUMR are still in place, and that Member States should continue to actively monitor and ensure compliance, even when penalties do not yet apply.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Peters Helps Pass Water Resources Development Act and Funding for San Diego Projects
Secured $11.5 million for San Diego water infrastructure in Water Resources Development Act.
“San Diego is vulnerable to some of the worst consequences of the climate crisis, from droughts to rising sea levels, to floods that destroy homes and neighborhoods.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Peters Statement on Reported ICE Activity Near San Diego Schools
Schools are supposed to be a safe place for young people to learn.
“Parents and children should not have to worry about ICE agents waiting outside a classroom or a doctor's office. That's why I led introduction of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which would bar immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of schools, hospitals, and churches except in true emergencies. I will also…”
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Today, Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Co-chairs, Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) to urge the inclusion of their fiscal reforms in…
“We must act as soon as possible, and in a bipartisan manner.”
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Peters, Evans Unveil Bill to Address Transmission Project Bottlenecks and Lower Electricity Costs
Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Gabe Evans (R-CO) introduced the Certainty in Litigation for Electric Asset Reliability (CLEAR) Act of 2026, legislation to streamline the buildout of big power line projects.
“Californians pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and part of the reason is that we can't get transmission projects through the litigation process and built on time.”
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Peters Votes to Keep Government Open and Protect San Diego Funding, but Urges End to Stopgap Bills
Today, Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), or short-term government funding bill, to keep the government open and funded through December 11, 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.”
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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 agreements except in certain cases.
“Noncompete agreements stifle innovation and productivity, restrict workers’ ability to share new ideas, and disrupt labor markets. They’re completely counterproductive to our nation’s economic interests.”
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Today, Rep. Scott Peters convened children’s healthcare and childcare providers to increase awareness of President Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy’s recent changes that threaten children’s health and wellbeing.
“Back to school season should be an exciting time with new opportunities for kids to learn and grow. But this year, too many parents are forced to worry about the welfare of their children thanks to recent changes from the Trump Administration that threaten their ability to thrive.”
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Today, Rep. Peters (CA-50) led Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) in a letter to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG)…
“undertake an independent review of the processes, rationale, and decisions surrounding the extended deployment of the San Diego-homeported USS Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 3 (CSG-3).”