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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
08/18/2015 H.R.3392 Carbon Capture Research and Development Act 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.  (All Actions)
06/13/2017 H.R.2274 HYPE Act 06/13/2017 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.  (All Actions)
06/08/2017 H.R.2858 To establish a task force to review policies and measures to promote, and to develop best practices for, reduction of short-lived climate pollutants, and for other purposes. 06/08/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.R.2541 To provide for a report on the role of incubators and accelerators in the commercialization of federally funded research and regional economic development. 05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1579 Secure and Resilient Water Systems Act 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.  (All Actions)
03/09/2017 H.R.1379 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart. 03/09/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
02/17/2017 H.Res.149 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year. 02/17/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
01/10/2017 H.Res.42 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. 01/10/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
12/01/2016 H.Res.930 Expressing support for designation of the month of June 2016 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month'' and June 27, 2016, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day''. 12/01/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
09/30/2016 H.R.3983 BOSS Act 09/30/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/14/2016 H.R.6033 Adding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act 09/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.5875 To establish requirements for committees of the Senate and the Senate to consider and hold votes on nominations of individuals for appointments by the President, and for other purposes. 07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
06/14/2016 H.Res.776 Expressing support for designation of the month of November as "U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month", in celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of United States Navy aircraft carriers in defending the freedom of the United States, protecting the security of the Nation and its allies, responding to crisis and spurring technological innovation. 06/14/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.  (All Actions)
03/23/2016 H.R.3751 Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act 03/23/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
11/17/2015 H.R.2639 Marriage and Family Therapists for Veterans Act 11/17/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.2861 Veteran Employment Transition Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
10/20/2015 H.R.3775 Pay Down the Debt Act of 2015 10/20/2015 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
10/20/2015 H.R.3774 Protect America's Credit Act of 2015 10/20/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
09/25/2015 H.Res.441 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require Members to post on their official public websites information on official travel taken by the Member for which reimbursement was provided by a private source. 09/25/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
09/18/2015 H.R.3577 Unnecessary Government Printing Reform Act of 2015 09/18/2015 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
Total: 1138
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/06/2016 H.Res.717 Recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, cancer survivors and other patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and supporting the designation of May 2016 as "National Cancer Research Month".
05/06/2016 H.Res.712 Expressing support for the designation of May 2016 as "Mental Health Month".
05/05/2016 H.R.5009 Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016
05/02/2016 H.R.5090 To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
04/29/2016 H.Res.710 Recognizing the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
04/29/2016 H.Res.705 Expressing support for designation of June as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month".
04/29/2016 H.R.2722 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act Failed Yea
04/28/2016 H.Res.661 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide full and fair consideration of the President's nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
04/26/2016 H.R.5051 OPEN Government Data Act
04/21/2016 H.R.5029 Small Business Lending Assistance Act of 2016
04/20/2016 H.Res.694 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.
04/19/2016 H.R.4994 Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2016
04/18/2016 H.Res.690 Recognizing and celebrating April as "National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month".
04/14/2016 H.R.4938 Free File Act of 2016
04/14/2016 H.R.2551 Veterans' Entry to Apprenticeship Act
04/01/2016 H.R.4798 Reuniting Families Act
04/01/2016 H.R.4613 HEART Act of 2016
03/23/2016 H.Res.662 Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
03/23/2016 H.R.4462 Truth in Tuition Act of 2016
03/23/2016 H.R.4223 POST GRAD Act
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