Scott H. Peters
Democrat · CA-50 · U.S. House
Bio
Scott Harvey Peters is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative from California's 50th congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 52nd congressional district from 2013 to 2023. His district includes both coastal and central portions of San Diego, as well as the suburbs of Poway and Coronado.
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Issue profile
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Latest news
Rep. Scott Peters on Islamic Center of San Diego attackNPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of California, who represents San Diego neighborhoods near the mosque where three people were killed yesterday.
NPR · May 19, 2026
San Diego congressman reacts to US strikes on VenezuelaDemocratic Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., joined Midday Edition on Monday to discuss why he objects to recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, and what role he sees for Congress going forward.Guest: <ul><li>Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., 50th District</li></ul>
KPBS · January 6, 2026
San Diego congressional delegation to again attempt tour of ICE facilityReps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters, both D-San Diego, were refused entry on Oct. 20. On Oct. 27, they were joined by Sen. Alex Padilla, D- California, Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, and Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Clemente, and were again turned away.
KPBS · November 24, 2025
86 Democrats Condemn Socialism as Zohran Mamdani Meets With TrumpIn a country where the cost of living skyrockets while wages remain low, where a few broken bones can leave you in financial ruin, and where the young feel they have no chance at any upward mobility, 86 House Democrats joined Republicans to pass a resolution …
The New Republic · November 21, 2025
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