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  • PETERS, SCOTT
Experience: House: District 52, 2013-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $2,725,495Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Scott Peters
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Lynn; 2 Children
    Birth Date: 06/17/1958
    Home City: La Jolla, CA

Education

    JD, New York University School of Law, 1984
    BA, Duke University, 1980

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 52, 2012-present
    San Diego Port Commissioner, San Diego Unified Port District, 2009-2012
    President, San Diego City Council, 2006-2008
    Member, San Diego City Council, 2000-2008

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Readiness, Member
    Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, Member
    Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Caucus of Engaging Community Support of Veterans, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Algae Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Bike Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional LGBT Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Philippines Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Ports Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional STEM Education Caucus, present
    Member, Military Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Caucus, present
    Member, Navy and Marine Corps Caucus, present
    Member, New Democrat Coalition, present
    Member, Special Operations Forces Caucus, present
    Member, Sustainable Energy & Environment Caucus, present
    Member, United Solutions Caucus, present
    Former Member, Caucus on Women in the Military
    Former Member, Defense Communittees Caucus
    Former Member, Military Family Caucus
    Former Member, Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus
    Former Member, Military Veterans Caucus
    Former Member, National Guard and Reserve Caucus
    Former Member, United Services Organization (USO) Caucus

Professional Experience

    Associate, Baker and McKenzie, 1989-2001
    Partner, Peters & Varco, Limited Liablity Partnership, 1996-2000
    Deputy Attorney, San Diego, 1991-1996
    Associate, Environmental, Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Tax, 1984-1988
    Economist, United States Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1980-1981

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, No Labels, present
    Former Member, California Coastal Commission
    Former Board Member, Chancellor’s Community, University California, San Diego
    Former Board Member, CleanTECH San Diego
    Former Member, Commission on Tax Policy in the New Economy
    Former Board Member, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center
    Former Board Member, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
    Former Chair, The San Diego Foundation Climate Initiative
    Former Board Member, Voices for Children

Additional Information

Awards:

    Legislator of the Year 2007, BIOCOM
    Father of the Year 2006 (Fathers Day Council and American Diabetes Association)
    Clean Water Champion 2002, Project Clean Water
    Scientists' Recognition Award, Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2010, University of California San Diego
    Golden Gear Award 2005 (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition)
    Golden Foot Print, Special Achievement in Promoting Walkable Communities 2009, Walk San Diego (Bird Rock Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements)
    Smart Growth Award - Catalystast 2008, ULI San Diego/Tijuana (Bird Rock Coastal Traffic Flow)
    American Public :Public Works Association Project of the Year 2008 (Bird Rock Traffic Flow Improvement Project)
    LEAD Graduate of the Year 2006
    American Public Works Association Project of the Year 2006 (Camino del Sur Bridge over Lusardi Creek)
    Advocate for Business Award 2006, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
    American Public Works Association Project of the Year 2005 (North Torrey Pines Road Bridge over Los Peñasquitos Creek)
    American Association of Civil Engineers Project of the Year 2003, American Public Works Association Project of the Year 2004 (La Jolla Parkway Reconfiguration Project)
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice
Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade
No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
No Opinion
14. Expand ObamaCare
Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Oppose
Total: 70
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
08/13/2015 H.R.3108 Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2015 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.Res.345 Expressing support for designation of the month of June 2015 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2015, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day". 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.2725 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
07/21/2015 H.R.3147 Constituent Services Disclosure Act of 2015 07/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
07/15/2015 H.R.1047 Housing Assistance Efficiency Act 07/15/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/02/2015 H.R.2813 Shelter Our Servicemembers Act 07/02/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
06/03/2015 H.R.2640 Consumer Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2015 06/03/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/03/2015 H.Res.297 Expressing support for designation of the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week". 06/03/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
05/20/2015 H.R.2020 Treason and Passport Revocation Act of 2015 05/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.  (All Actions)
05/04/2015 H.R.2227 STRONG Act 05/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
03/26/2015 H.R.1713 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2015 03/26/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/26/2015 H.Res.185 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the consideration of reported bills or joint resolutions that have not been considered by the House within 60 calendar days. 03/26/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
03/26/2015 H.Res.184 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year. 03/26/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
03/23/2015 H.R.1322 Stop Hiding Congressional Farm Subsidies Act 03/23/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.  (All Actions)
03/19/2015 H.Res.161 Expressing support for designation of September 18 as "National Innovation in Education Day". 03/19/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
03/17/2015 H.R.1409 Open Internet Act of 2015 03/17/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
01/23/2015 H.R.508 SUPER Act of 2015 01/23/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
01/15/2015 H.R.385 DISASTER Act 01/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
12/18/2014 H.R.1378 To designate the United States Federal Judicial Center located at 333 West Broadway in San Diego, California, as the "John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center" and to designate the United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway in San Diego, California, as the "James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse". 12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-241. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/03/2014 H.R.2790 Housing Assistance Efficiency Act 12/03/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
Total: 1138
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 H.R.381 To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
06/13/2017 H.R.2895 To provide a requirement to improve data collection efforts.
06/13/2017 H.R.627 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2852 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax exempt organizations to certify that foreign funds will not be used to make any contribution or expenditure in connection with any election in the United States, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/22/2017 H.Con.Res.59 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
05/22/2017 H.R.1545 VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017
05/19/2017 H.R.2558 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance with respect to three-dimensional human tissue models, and for other purposes.
05/19/2017 H.R.2288 Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.2526 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 H.Res.341 Recognizing the contributions of Defense laboratories to national security and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017".
05/18/2017 H.Res.338 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
05/18/2017 H.R.2231 To establish a joint commission on North Korea, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.Res.293 Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
05/18/2017 H.Res.261 Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the enduring spirit of American freedom and determination.
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/17/2017 H.R.2498 To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit.
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