Rep. Scott Peters

Trump says he will fire labor statistics chief after weak jobs report Trump is turning his ire about poor jobs numbers on the number-crunchers.

Facts don’t care about your feelings, Mr. President.
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Scripps Oceanography Researchers Unveil User-Friendly Tool to Alert Beachgoers to Contamination Haga clic aquí para leer en español Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography present a new tool the public can use to understand sewage contamination levels at beaches from Cor...

I requested funding for further development of this tool to provide the data we need to make science-driven decisions about the cross-border sewage crisis. Read more about the progress @scrippsocean.bsky.social is making to monitor ocean contamination levels: scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scripps...

Regulating methane emissions protects our communities from dangerous air pollution and helps us fight the worst effects of climate change. The EPA plan to pause these requirements puts communities at risk and will lead to more methane leaks, wasting our natural resources.

Yesterday I met with Jenny Black, the new CEO of @pppswhealth.bsky.social. Jenny and I break down the encouraging news from the court this week and what it means to Medicaid patients seeking basic healthcare services. I’ll keep fighting alongside Planned Parenthood for reproductive freedom.

Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark 'endangerment finding' that allows climate regulation President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

Repealing the Endangerment Finding, which allows us to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions and fight climate change, is purely anti-science and dangerous. This will cause more air pollution, extreme weather, and health problems for Americans. I’ll use every tool I can to fight back.

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My statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza ⬇️

ICE continues to use aggressive tactics to target members of our community at their place of work. I’m demanding accountability, but it’s important to know your rights as a small business owner ⬇️

YouTube video by Congressman Scott Peters Rep. Peters Speaks During House Natural Resources Committee Hearing

Watch my full remarks:
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Last week, I spoke in the House Natural Resources Committee about the urgent need to reform our permitting processes so we can build the clean energy we need and lower costs. I also demanded that my Republican colleagues stand up to President Trump when he threatens our progress on climate action.

No badge? No problem: Best offsite Comic-Con 2025 events happening in San Diego So, you’re in San Diego during Comic-Con weekend, but there’s a problem: no badge. Don’t worry, KPBS has compiled a list of offsite events you can attend without a badge and still be a part of the fun...

Happy Comic-Con weekend and welcome to San Diego! This iconic event brings together hundreds of thousands of pop culture fans from around the world. Stay safe and have fun. And check out things to do outside the Convention Center too:
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Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration over funding cuts Planned Parenthood has won a partial victory in a legal fight with President Donald Trump’s administration over its efforts to defund the organization in tax legislation.

Planned Parenthood is a lifeline for women across the country seeking all types of healthcare. President Trump’s cruel efforts to defund it will have devastating consequences. The court’s decision is an encouraging step in our fight to protect Planned Parenthood.
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In particular, I thank both agencies for their ongoing work with the design and engineering consulting team to find ways to shorten the timeline for progress. I’ll continue to work with anyone and everyone who wants to help us fix this mess. 3/3

I very much appreciate the consistent, persistent focus that the @EPA and the International Boundary and Water Commission continue to give the cross-border sewage crisis that plagues South San Diego County and our coast. 2/3

Today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin held a news conference to announce that the United States and Mexico have signed a new memorandum of understanding that further commits Mexico to completing the projects agreed to in the Minute 328 Treaty. 1/3

Republicans passed their disastrous tax plan and now countless Americans are losing their jobs. We’ll also face higher electricity costs and more blackouts due to less energy supply. They must answer for putting tax cuts for the wealthy before the needs of struggling Americans.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dismisses $95M overdraft case vs. Navy Federal Credit Union The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, led by President Trump’s administration, has dropped a case against Navy Federal Credit Union.

President Trump promised to lower costs on day one. 6 months in, inflation is still sky high and electricity costs are rising even faster. And the Republican tax plan will only make the cost of living worse by cancelling energy projects and raising taxes on renewable energy projects.

I’m glad Navy Region Southwest housing is taking steps to prevent tragic accidents with young children in military housing. Take a moment to learn how you can keep kids safe in your home too ⬇️
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Read more about my bipartisan, bicameral bill to help relieve the pressure on struggling Americans. 2/2
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The cost of housing is just too high, forcing people to endure longer commutes and worsening our climate crisis. My Build More Housing Near Transit Act will encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. 1/2

RELEASE: Climate Solutions Caucus Announces New Leadership Roles Climate Solutions Caucus Co-Chairs Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announce new leadership roles.

We can’t afford to wait to combat the climate crisis and build the clean energy of the future. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, I’ll advance policies to strengthen our economy, cut red tape, and boost our role as a global leader on climate solutions.

French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic cuts A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.

President Trump’s attack on science and efforts to defund scientific research is pushing away our brain power and will allow other nations to make cutting-edge discoveries instead of us. It’s senseless and wrong.
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Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million contract with Elon Musk's xAI The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.

The same Grok that was re-trained and recently made antisemitic, deeply disturbing comments praising Hitler will now be involved in our national security operations at the Pentagon. How is this a safe, smart use of taxpayer money?
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Trump Grant Freeze Puts Tens of Millions of Local K-12 Funding in Jeopardy In the latest disruption of education norms, the Trump administration froze nearly $7 billion in federal grants. Even if the freeze doesn’t become permanent, it could have serious ramifications for lo...

Congress already allocated these funds to our schools for after-school programs, academic enrichment, and teacher development. President Trump is withholding these funds, leaving our schools on the hook for millions of dollars and our kids with less resources to learn and grow.

Last week, Team Peters attended a celebration to open the new turf field at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. The revitalized space supports fun activities like futsal, leisure play, and family recreation. This summer is the perfect time to enjoy this beautiful addition in RB!

If we want to build the infrastructure, roads, bridges, broadband, and clean energy of the future, we need to modernize and streamline the permit process. My bipartisan ePermit Act will digitize our permitting process, saving us time and money.

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I will continue talking about how Republicans’ tax plan will hurt communities in San Diego. Last week, I spoke with the San Diego Veterans Coalition about how the bill takes healthcare and food away from vets, as well as how we can support veterans’ mental health.

Opinion: America needs more progress, and less process America prides itself on great accomplishments — winning world wars, building the interstate highway system, landing on the moon and developing medical breakthroughs. These and other great feats ma…

America prides itself on great accomplishments. Today, red tape at every level of government is slowing us down. I founded the Build American Caucus because we need to put the American Dream back within reach for so many. Read more ⬇️
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Happy Pride, San Diego! I can’t wait to celebrate with you and I will always stand with you as an ally in the ongoing fight for full equality. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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