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The FY2026 NDAA authorizes $38 billion for aircraft including the MQ-9 produced by San Diego-based defense contractors, which Peters explicitly cited as a reason for his support.
Date: 2025-12-10
Added: 04 May 2026
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Peters successfully secured the integration of the Smart Ship Repair Act (SSRA) into the final FY2025 and FY2026 NDAA texts after it was omitted from the 2023 House-passed bill.
Date: 2024-12-12
Added: 04 May 2026
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As of his 2024 filings, Peters maintains a personal net worth estimated between $42 million and $78 million, with significant exposure to broad-market and pooled funds that track the pharmaceutical industry.
Date: 2018-06-15
Added: 04 May 2026
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Peters' $1.58 million in pharma/health product career donations accumulated over multiple election cycles beginning in 2012, reflecting a long-term alignment with the sector rather than a single transactional event.
Date: 2026-05-04
Added: 04 May 2026
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The two other Democrats who joined Peters in killing the drug pricing provision were Rep. Kurt Schrader (OR-05) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04). Schrader, who shared Peters' donor profile, was later defeated in his 2022 primary by a progressive challenger who made the drug pricing vote a central campaign issue.
Date: 2021-09-15
Added: 04 May 2026
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The CA-50 district includes the San Diego life sciences cluster anchored by UC San Diego, the Scripps Research Institute, and the Salk Institute—major biomedical research institutions employing thousands of constituents who would be affected by drug pricing policies that reduce pharmaceutical R&D investment.
Date: 2021-06-15
Added: 04 May 2026
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California's 50th District has a 21.5% foreign-born population, making immigration-related administrative changes a high-impact constituent issue for the Peters office.
Date: 2024-05-04
Added: 04 May 2026
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Representative Scott Peters officially voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 7511) on March 7, 2024, joining 170 Democrats in opposition.
Date: 2024-03-07
Added: 04 May 2026
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The FY2025 NDAA included Peters' 'Smart Ship Repair Act,' which mandates the Navy to keep ships needing maintenance cycles of up to 18 months in their homeports, benefiting San Diego's $3.7 billion maritime economy.
Date: 2024-12-12
Added: 04 May 2026
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Scott Peters voted Yea on the final bipartisan FY2025 NDAA on December 12, 2024, securing a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted personnel and protecting San Diego's ship repair workforce.
Date: 2024-12-12
Added: 04 May 2026
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In April 2026, Peters introduced the CERTAIN Act (H.R. 8308), a bipartisan initiative aimed at streamlining federal permitting and environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects.
Date: 2026-04-15
Added: 04 May 2026
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Representative Scott Peters officially voted Nay on the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) and Yea on the GENIUS Act (S. 1582) on July 17, 2025, demonstrating a bifurcated approach to digital asset regulation.
Date: 2025-07-17
Added: 04 May 2026
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Representative Peters officially voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 8281) in July 2024, citing concerns over potential administrative hurdles for naturalized citizens in his district.
Date: 2024-07-10
Added: 04 May 2026
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Scott Peters secured a $1,031,000 federal appropriation in March 2026 to fund a state-of-the-art CyberLab Incubator at San Diego City College for cyber defense training.
Date: 2026-03-10
Added: 04 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Partisan lean (Cook PVI-style): D+29 (Solid Democratic)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Largest ethnic groups: White Non-Hispanic 53.6%, Hispanic 22.3%, Asian 14.4%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 5.2% (national average 12.4%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 48.7% (national average 65.5%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 60.3% of adults (national average 33.7%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population foreign-born: 21.5% (162,000 residents)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $1,080,400
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $120,202 (national median $37,585)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Proposition 36 — Theft and Drug Crime Penalties (Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act) (2024) — passed, margin 68.0% Yes — 32.0% No (statewide)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Proposition 3 — Constitutional Right to Marriage Equality (2024) — passed, margin 62.6% Yes — 37.4% No (statewide)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Proposition 1 — Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom (2022) — passed, margin 66.9% Yes — 33.1% No (statewide)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45) (share 0.088)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) (share 0.104)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Health Care & Social Assistance (NAICS 62) (share 0.128)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (NAICS 54) (share 0.182)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Manufacturing (sector) (41290 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Health Care & Social Assistance (sector) (50745 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (sector) (71803 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: California's 50th Congressional District encompasses coastal and central portions of San Diego County, including the cities of Coronado, San Marcos, Escondido, and substantial portions of San Diego proper — stretching from downtown through coastal neighborhoods to inland North County. The district is home to approximately 754,000 residents with a median household income of $120,202 and a median property value of $1.08 million. It is a majority-White district (53.6% Non-Hispanic White) with significant Hispanic (22.3%) and Asian (14.4%) populations. 21.5% of residents are foreign-born. The district is highly educated (60.3% bachelor's degree or higher), with a low poverty rate (5.2%) but a homeownership rate of just 48.7% and median rent of $2,386 — making housing affordability the dominant local economic challenge. Defense is the anchor industry, with major Navy and Marine Corps installations driving thousands of jobs. Professional/Scientific/Technical Services (71,803 workers), Health Care (50,745), and Manufacturing (41,290) are the top employment sectors. The district leans Democratic (D+29 per Legisletter) and has been represented by Peters since 2013 (CA-52 from 2013-2023, CA-50 from 2023-present).
Added: 03 May 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-03-27: Peters voted against the DHS funding bill, consistent with his criticism of Republican immigration enforcement priorities. His district includes coastal communities vulnerable to disasters requiring FEMA response — a DHS function. His office stated the Republican bill was 'a waste of time' and called for addressing 'urgent DHS issues' including disaster preparedness, creating tension between his immigration stance and constituent disaster-preparedness needs.
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Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 5376 (Build Back Better Act (drug pricing provision in Energy and Commerce Committee markup)) on 2021-09-15: Peters was one of three Democrats who voted against the drug pricing provision, killing the measure 29-29 in committee. His top career donor sector was Pharmaceuticals/Health Products at $1.58 million. His vote protected pharmaceutical industry profits at the expense of consumer pricing relief — directly contradicting his public statements favoring lower drug costs. The district median household income is $120,202 but with a 48.7% homeownership rate and $2,386 median rent, healthcare affordability is a significant constituent concern.
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[vote] Peters, along with two other Democrats, voted against the drug pricing reform provision in the Energy and Commerce Committee on September 15, 2021 — killing the measure on a 29-29 tie. His career donations from the Pharmaceuticals/Health Products industry totaled $1,577,796, making it his top donor sector. He argued the bill would suppress medical innovation through 'government-dictated prices.'
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[platform] Peters stated he supports lowering prescription drug costs, saying in an op-ed that Americans 'shouldn't have to choose between paying for medicine and putting food on the table.' He has publicly positioned himself as a consumer advocate on healthcare.
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[vote] Peters voted against the Build Back Better Act in committee (September 2021), blocking the $3.5 trillion package that included expanded childcare, Medicare expansion, and climate provisions. In 2021, his ProgressivePunch crucial vote score was 46.15 — the worst of any California Democrat. A 2016 KPBS analysis found Peters 'ranks as one of the House members most likely to vote against his fellow party members.'
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[statement] "I have received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood Action Fund because I have voted in favor of reproductive rights 100% of the time." — Peters campaign email, January 2022. Also: "As a leader among Democrats in Congress, Scott Peters has one of the strongest track records of achieving progressive reforms and getting things done."
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2026 cycle: Q4 FEC disclosure filed January 30, 2026 reported $157,900 in new fundraising.
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Lobbyist contributions to Scott Peters: $197,435 (career). Top lobbying firms donating include BGR Group, K&L Gates, and Holland & Knight.
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2024: Peters reported purchasing an asset in Alhambra CA USD SCH (government security) valued $250,001-$500,000, and investments in multiple pooled investment funds including Allocate Alpha Fund II LP and Allocate Premier Access Fund.
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2018 Net worth: $42,982,085 to $77,930,023 — ranked 11th among all members of Congress. Peters disclosed 435 financial transactions totaling $146,496,316 to $220,390,088.
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2020: After a confidential COVID-19 briefing for members of Congress on the emerging threat, Peters sold tens of thousands of dollars in cruise ship and airline stocks and bought approximately $1.5 million in treasury bonds — transactions that critics said went 'directly against the federal STOP Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act.'
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2021: Peters voted against a key drug pricing provision that would allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. He was one of three House Democrats whose opposition killed the measure in the Energy and Commerce Committee on a 29-29 tie. The pharmaceutical industry had contributed $1,577,796 to his campaigns over his career.
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Career total from pro-Israel lobby: $825,171 (direct and conduit donations from pro-Israel PACs and large donors, per TrackAIPAC). Peters was added to AIPAC's endorsement portal for the 2024 cycle.
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2024 election cycle: Raised $1,789,382 from categorized contributors. PAC contributions comprised 57.11% of total. Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $399,540; Democratic/Liberal: $147,355; Securities & Investment: $146,100; Real Estate: $115,475; Lawyers/Law Firms: $113,556.
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Career (2011-2024): Raised $21,648,577. Top industry: Pharmaceuticals/Health Products at $1,577,796. Top contributor organization: Qualcomm Inc at $179,750 ($132,250 individual + $47,500 PAC). Other top contributors: University of California ($158,848), Robbins Geller et al ($126,966), General Atomics ($117,058), Cox Enterprises ($106,850).
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Scott H. Peters filed filing with the SEC on 2006-04-06. Accession number: N/A.
All Connections (50)
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Career: $825,171 via direct and conduit pro-Israel PAC contributions and large donor earmarks. Peters appeared on AIPAC's 2024 endorsement portal.
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Career: $106,850 via individual ($46,850) and PAC ($60,000) contributions
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Career: $117,058 via individual ($57,058) and PAC ($60,000) contributions — fourth-largest contributing organization
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San Diego-area Rep. Scott Peters opposed the standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill (H.R. 7217) that Vargas supported.
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2024: $47,200 via conduit contributions from JStreetPAC donors
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Career: $179,750 via individual ($132,250) and PAC ($47,500) contributions — top contributing organization
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00000901/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00001016/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00001198/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00001636/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00002261/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00002469/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00005660/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00007542/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00007922/
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$7,500 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00008748/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00008839/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00010082/
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$7,500 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00011114/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00012476/
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$6,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00012914/
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$5,500 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00013961/
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$7,500 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00021972/
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$7,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00022343/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00024521/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00024968/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00029504/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00033969/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00034157/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00035675/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00039461/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00039578/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00040279/
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$6,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00040535/
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$6,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00040998/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00059238/
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$6,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00068692/
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$5,500 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00076810/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00077321/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00078451/
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$7,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00082040/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00082792/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (10 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00084491/
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$9,500 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00088591/
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$6,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00089136/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00096156/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00097485/
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$5,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00097865/
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$10,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00107235/
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$8,000 to Scott H. Peters's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (6 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00113753/
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UNVERIFIED Research: Scott H. Peters — Parliamentary records (no results)
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