119th Congress

Scott H. Peters

Representative, CA-50, California

Party

Democrat

Born: June 17, 1958 (age 68)
In Congress: House since 2013
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 93%
Missed Votes: 2%
Office Phone: 202-225-0508
Website: scottpeters.house.gov

Committees

Energy and Commerce
Budget

Who Is Scott H. Peters?

Scott H. Peters is a Democratic representative from CA-50 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2013. Born June 17, 1958, Peters is 68. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Peters voted on 303 and missed 7. Peters voted with the majority of their party 93% of the time. Peters sponsored 38 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Scott H. Peters Voted

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NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
NayPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
Did Not VoteRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Scott H. Peters Sponsored

Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 10591, In Committee)
Certainty in Litigation for Electric Asset Reliability (CLEAR) Act of 2026 (H.R. 10302, In Committee)
Workforce Mobility Act of 2026 (H.R. 10215, In Committee)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building". (H.R. 9929, In Committee)
Affordable Housing Incentives Act (H.R. 9870, In Committee)
National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 9760, In Committee)
SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599, In Committee)
Military Housing Innovation Act (H.R. 9564, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day". (H.Res. 1396, Introduced)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week". (H.Res. 1265, Introduced)
CERTAIN Act (H.R. 8308, In Committee)
DROUGHT Act of 2026 (H.R. 7845, In Committee)

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To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. (H.R. 7844, In Committee)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs. (H.R. 7472, In Committee)
Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026 (H.R. 7118, In Committee)
Temporary Family Visitation Act (H.R. 6670, In Committee)
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025 (H.R. 5973, In Committee)
Saving for the Future Act (H.R. 5887, In Committee)
No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 5755, In Committee)
Faith in Housing Act of 2025 (H.R. 5601, In Committee)
SPEED and Reliability Act of 2025 (H.R. 5600, In Committee)
Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 5443, In Committee)
National Security Climate Intelligence Act of 2025 (H.R. 5119, In Committee)
Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 (H.R. 4818, In Committee)
Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025 (H.R. 4576, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day". (H.Res. 542, Introduced)
Preserving Great Americans’ Legacies Act of 2025 (H.R. 3993, In Committee)
To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes. (H.R. 1948, Passed the House)
The Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025 (H.R. 3564, In Committee)
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 1578, Passed the House)
Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 (H.R. 3304, In Committee)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week". (H.Res. 396, Introduced)
DISASTER Act of 2025 (H.R. 2956, In Committee)
Smart Ship Repair Act of 2025 (H.R. 2955, In Committee)
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 2309, In Committee)
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II (H.R. 1390, In Committee)
Responsible Budgeting Act (H.R. 1092, In Committee)
Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025 (H.R. 566, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Peters spoke on the floor 12 times on 12 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, September 16, 2026, 12 wordsRemoval of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H.R. 10076.That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, December 18, 2025, 537 wordsStandardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act
For nearly 20 years, electricity demand in the U.S. has barely moved, but that era is over.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, December 11, 2025, 422 wordsPromoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act
My amendment includes the language from my bill, H.R. 1948, allowing the International Boundary and Water Commission, or IBWC, to accept up to $5 million per year from other Federal agencies or outside entities, such as cities, States, and nonprofit organizations, for wastewater treatment and flood-control projects like those that would fight the cross-border sewage crisis in San Diego.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, September 18, 2025, 804 wordsFunding Cuts to Science
I rise today because we face a critical moment for American leadership.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 23, 2025, 176 wordsRecognizing General Atomics
I rise today to recognize General Atomics, a world-leading technology company headquartered in the district I represent, and their historic achievement of completing the ITER Central Solenoid.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, June 9, 2025, 309 wordsInternational Boundary and Water Commission Authority
My bill, H.R. 1948, allows the International Boundary and Water Commission, or IBWC, to accept up to $5 million per year from other Federal agencies or outside entities like cities, States, and nonprofit organizations for wastewater treatment and flood control projects like those that would fight the cross-border sewage crisis in and around San Diego and Coronado.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 19, 2025, 308 wordsVeterans Claims Education Act of 2025
I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 1578, the Veterans Claims Education Act.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 6, 2025, 633 wordsRecognizing Scripps Vice Chancellor Margaret Leinen
I rise today to recognize Dr. Margaret Leinen, who is stepping down as director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and vice chancellor for marine science at the University of California San Diego.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, April 9, 2025, 202 wordsConcurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
There are a lot of difficult things about this, but one thing I want to say is that the Republicans are actually trying to change the rules of the game to say that this tax cut doesn't cost any money. The Senate is ignoring the rules we have observed for decades, ruling out the Parliamentarian, just declaring that extending these tax cuts doesn't cost any money, and that is a falsehood.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, February 26, 2025, 644 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures For...
I rise today to strongly oppose efforts to repeal the waste emissions charge, commonly known as the methane fee, which is a commonsense measure that benefits American industry, protects consumers, and provides much-needed regulatory certainty in the energy sector.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗

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Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
Fix Our Forests Act (House, January 23, 2025)

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Questions About Scott H. Peters

Is Scott H. Peters still in Congress?

Yes. Scott H. Peters is serving as representative from CA-50 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Scott H. Peters?

Scott H. Peters is a Democrat.

When is Scott H. Peters up for reelection?

Peters's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Scott H. Peters?

Scott H. Peters was born June 17, 1958 and is 68.

How often does Scott H. Peters vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Peters voted with the majority of their party 93% of the time.

What committees is Scott H. Peters on?

House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on the Budget.