Timeline

Scott H. Peters

35 dated events on the record · 20 primary-source · 0 contradictions · 2006–2026

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2026-05-04 Transactions PRIMARY 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.
2026-04-15 Other facts PRIMARY 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.
2026-03-27 Votes PRIMARY 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…
2026-03-10 Transactions PRIMARY 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.
2026-01-30 Transactions PRIMARY 2026 cycle: Q4 FEC disclosure filed January 30, 2026 reported $157,900 in new fundraising.
2025-12-10 Transactions PRIMARY 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.
2025-07-17 Votes INFERENTIAL Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act)) on 2025-07-17: Peters voted against the CLARITY Act, the major crypto market-structure bill, but voted for the GENIUS…
2025-07-17 Votes PRIMARY 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.
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY 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…
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY 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.
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY Lobbyist contributions to Scott Peters: $197,435 (career). Top lobbying firms donating include BGR Group, K&L Gates, and Holland & Knight.
2024-12-31 Transactions PRIMARY 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…
2024-12-12 Other facts PRIMARY 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.
2024-12-12 Votes PRIMARY 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.
2024-12-12 Transactions PRIMARY 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.
2024-12-11 Votes INFERENTIAL Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 8070 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025) on 2024-12-11: Peters voted for the FY2025 NDAA despite it including an anti-LGBTQ youth health provision he 'vehemently…
2024-11-05 Transactions SECONDARY 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…
2024-07-10 Votes INFERENTIAL Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 8281 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act)) on 2024-07-10: Peters voted against requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. His…
2024-07-10 Votes PRIMARY 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.
2024-05-04 Other facts PRIMARY 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.
2024-03-07 Votes INFERENTIAL Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act (March 2024 version)) on 2024-03-07: Peters voted against mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes. His district is 21.5%…
2024-03-07 Votes PRIMARY Representative Scott Peters officially voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 7511) on March 7, 2024, joining 170 Democrats in opposition.
2023-07-14 Votes INFERENTIAL Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 2670 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024) on 2023-07-14: Peters voted against the $886 billion NDAA — the first time in his 10-year congressional career he opposed the…
2022-01-22 Votes PRIMARY [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…
2021-09-25 Votes PRIMARY [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…
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