Peters, Scott H.
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1958, Springfield
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician, Economist
Education
Duke University · New York University School of Law
Office history
- member 2000–2008
- president 2006–2008
- commissioner 2009–2012
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
- United States representative
Contact
Capitol office
2369 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0550
202-225-0508
District office · San Diego
4350 Executive Dr., San Diego, CA, 92121
858-455-5550
District office · San Marcos
1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92069
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 138 all-time
416
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 582 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
57
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 57 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.2%
based on 55 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.8%
based on 55 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.5%
based on 55 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
138 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- HR 1948 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. Passed
- HR 1578 Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025 Passed
- HR 1390 Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II In Committee
- HR 1092 Responsible Budgeting Act In Committee
- HR 566 Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 6670 Temporary Family Visitation Act In Committee
- HR 5973 Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5887 Saving for the Future Act In Committee
- HR 5755 No Budget, No Pay Act In Committee
- HR 5601 Faith in Housing Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5600 SPEED and Reliability Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5443 Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5119 National Security Climate Intelligence Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 4818 Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 4576 Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 542 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". In Committee
- HR 3993 Preserving Great Americans’ Legacies Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 3564 The Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 3304 Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 396 Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week". In Committee
- HR 2955 Smart Ship Repair Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 2956 DISASTER Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 2309 Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act In Committee
- HRES 1265 Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week". In Committee
- HR 8308 CERTAIN Act In Committee
Historical 105 bills
- HR 8901 Cannabis Research Act Died
- HR 8054 SSRA of 2024 Smart Ship Repair Act of 2024 Died
- HR 8030 DROUGHT Act of 2024 Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2024 Died
- HR 4611 Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II Died
- HR 4597 ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019 Died
- HR 2274 HYPE Act Died
- HR 4307 Build More Housing Near Transit Act Died
- HR 4144 Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019 Died
- HR 4143 Super Pollutants Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1579 Secure and Resilient Water Systems Act Died
- HR 3772 Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3727 To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process for the inspection of facilities used to house, detain, screen, and review migrants and refugees, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 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. Died
- HR 3584 LAB Act Died
- HR 3516 Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3515 Wage Increase Fairness Act Died
- HRES 455 Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2019 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2019, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day". Died
- HRES 149 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year. Died
- HR 3211 Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3005 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13308 Midland Road in Poway, California, as the "Ray Chavez Post Office Building". Signed
- HR 2727 Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act Died
- HRES 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. Died
- HRES 364 Condemning the horrific anti-Semitic attack on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, California, on April 27, 2019. Died
- HR 2599 Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention Act of 2019 Died
- HR 2398 Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020 Died
Co-sponsored
582 billsCurrent session 416 bills
- HRES 1364 Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. In Committee
- HR 9370 Protect Local Funding Act In Committee
- HRES 1373 Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home. In Committee
- HR 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 In Committee
- HR 9452 Budgeting for a Better America Act In Committee
- HR 9437 Right to Vote Act In Committee
- HR 9211 Jewish American Security Act In Committee
- HRES 1427 Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. In Committee
- HR 9693 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. In Committee
- HR 8508 Piers Reinvestment Act In Committee
- HR 8517 Clean Energy Workforce Act In Committee
- HR 8582 Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- HRES 1245 Recognizing the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to protect the United States' scientific integrity, public health, environment, and economic growth. In Committee
- HRES 1260 Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day". In Committee
- HR 8694 Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act In Committee
- HRES 1291 Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week. In Committee
- HRES 1303 Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week. In Committee
- HR 8896 Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026 In Committee
- HJRES 189 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". In Committee
- HRES 1312 Honoring the victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting in San Diego, California, on May 18, 2026. In Committee
- HR 8968 No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8952 Elder Pride Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1342 Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month". In Committee
- HR 9195 Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act In Committee
- HR 9197 Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act In Committee
Historical 166 bills
- HJRES 26 No Congressional Consent for President Donald J. Trump To Accept Foreign Emoluments of Any Kind Whatsoever Died
- HR 3137 Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2019 Died
- HR 544 Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act Died
- HR 8764 Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act Died
- HR 1276 Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1648 Ellie's Law Died
- HR 6393 Responsible Budgeting Act Died
- HRES 1522 Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted. Died
- HR 2235 HELLPP Act Died
- HR 2741 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act Died
- HR 8089 Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 Died
- HR 2322 Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 864 Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month". Died
- HR 3575 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7911 Imperial Highway in Downey, California, as the "Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building". Died
- HR 4520 MARKET CHOICE Act Died
- HR 4796 USA Act of 2018 Died
- HR 2652 Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017 Died
- HR 255 Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act Died
- HR 512 WINGMAN Act Died
- HRES 374 Condemning Iranian state-sponsored terrorism and expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic of Iran. Died
- HR 723 Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 Died
- HR 545 Financial Relief for Feds Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3576 AIR PUMP Act Died
- HR 3361 RIVER Act Died
- HR 3098 Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2019 Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HCONRES 86
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)) |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
SRES 616
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 |
Yea | fail | June 17, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 |
Yea | pass | June 16, 2026 |
|
SJRES 172
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 |
Yea | fail | June 16, 2026 |
|
S 1318
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
On the Motion to Proceed S. 1318 |
Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
|
SJRES 130
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 130 |
Yea | fail | May 13, 2026 |
|
SJRES 141
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 141 |
Yea | fail | May 13, 2026 |
|
SJRES 132
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 132 |
Yea | fail | May 13, 2026 |
|
SRES 526
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526 |
Yea | pass | May 13, 2026 |
|
SJRES 163
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 |
Yea | fail | May 13, 2026 |
|
SJRES 184
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184 |
Yea | fail | April 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 99
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 99 |
Yea | fail | April 29, 2026 |
|
SJRES 139
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139 |
Yea | fail | April 29, 2026 |
|
SJRES 124
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124 |
Nay | pass | April 28, 2026 |
|
SCONRES 33
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 33 |
Nay | pass | April 23, 2026 |
|
SJRES 114
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114 |
Yea | fail | April 22, 2026 |
|
SCONRES 33
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 33 |
Nay | pass | April 21, 2026 |
|
HJRES 140
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140 |
Nay | pass | April 16, 2026 |
|
HJRES 140
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 140 |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HJRES 140
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On the Motion to Table H.J.Res. 140 |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SJRES 138
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138 |
Nay | fail | April 15, 2026 |
|
SJRES 32
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32 |
Yea | fail | April 15, 2026 |
|
SJRES 123
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123 |
Yea | fail | April 15, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | March 26, 2026 |
|
SJRES 103
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103 |
Yea | fail | March 25, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | March 25, 2026 |
|
SJRES 107
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 107 |
Yea | fail | March 25, 2026 |
|
SJRES 116
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 |
Yea | fail | March 24, 2026 |
|
S 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
On the Motion to Table S. 1383 |
Nay | pass | March 24, 2026 |
|
S 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
On the Cloture Motion S. 1383 |
Yea | fail | March 21, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | March 20, 2026 |
|
SJRES 118
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118 |
Yea | fail | March 18, 2026 |
|
S 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
On the Motion to Proceed S. 1383 |
Nay | pass | March 17, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | March 12, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644 |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
SJRES 104
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 |
Yea | fail | March 04, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 |
Yea | pass | March 02, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | February 24, 2026 |
|
HR 7147
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 |
Nay | fail | February 12, 2026 |
|
HJRES 142
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 |
Nay | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
HJRES 142
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 |
Nay | pass | February 11, 2026 |
|
SJRES 95
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 |
Yea | fail | February 10, 2026 |
|
HR 7148
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148 |
Yea | pass | January 30, 2026 |
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HR 7148
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7148 |
Nay | fail | January 29, 2026 |
|
S 3627
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3627 |
Nay | fail | January 27, 2026 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 52 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 52 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 52 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 50 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 50 Democratic