Scott Peters — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Scott Peters voted against funding for ICE in 2026, stating that the agency had become a militarized force causing "fear and chaos" rather than orderly enforcement. He views the U.S.-Mexico border as an opportunity and advocates for a comprehensive approach to fix the immigration system, including hiring more Customs and Border Protection staff. Peters also co-led the Afghan Adjustment Act and introduced the Ensuring Conditions are Humane by Oversight (ECHO) Act to ensure transparency at detention facilities.

““ICE doesn’t need more money, and it certainly won’t be getting my vote.” — Representative Scott Peters (CA-50), January 22, 2026”

Representative Scott Peters voted for legislation (H.R. 1834) to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years, aiming to lower healthcare costs for his constituents. He also voted against Republican plans, including the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which he stated would cut Medicaid and ACA benefits, leading millions to lose coverage and increasing costs. Peters emphasizes the importance of maintaining access to affordable healthcare for all Americans.

“I voted no on this unserious GOP health care plan because it won’t actually solve the real health care affordability crisis families across America confront. More than 20 million Americans rely on ACA premium tax credits to cover their health care costs, yet House Republicans propose a bill that ignores that reality instead of preventing these life-saving credits from expiring. — Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), December 17, 2025”

Representative Scott Peters serves as Chair of the Climate Task Force within the Sustainable Energy & Environment Caucus, advocating for policies that create green collar jobs and promote clean energy. He supports a long-term energy strategy emphasizing energy independence, investment in alternative fuels, and renewable energy technologies. Peters also led efforts urging the European Union to maintain robust methane standards, citing global climate progress and fair competition. He opposed the SPEED Act, stating it fell short of bipartisan goals for energy development.

“Data repeatedly proves the threat of climate change is urgent, and we must take action now to reverse its effects. Combatting our growing climate crisis will require us to take significant, bipartisan steps." - Scott Peters, scottpeters.com/issues/energy-the-environment/”

Scott Peters believes women should have equal access to reproductive health care without government interference. He supports legislation protecting women's rights, including the Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights (HER) Act and the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act. As a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, he has voted against proposals that would restrict abortion access, such as efforts to strip insurance coverage for abortion.

““Moreover, Republicans are also once again trying to make it harder for women to make their own health care decisions by stripping insurance coverage for safe and legal abortion, another attempt at a backdoor abortion ban.” — Rep. Scott Peters, Press Release, December 17, 2025.”

Representative Scott Peters voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which strengthens national defense. He also supported a funding package that rejects proposed cuts and invests in America's global leadership and strengthens diplomacy. Peters backed the Iran Nuclear Agreement in 2016, stating it was important for halting Iran's nuclear weapon progress and preventing war. Additionally, he advocates for veterans and servicemembers, co-chairing the Military Transition Assistance Pathways Caucus and supporting legislation like the Veterans Claims Education Act.

““Congress holds the power of the purse, and when we work across the aisle to fund the government in a responsible way, we deliver real results for the American people,” said Rep. Peters. “This funding package, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, rejects President Trump’s $163 billion proposed domestic cuts and invests in America’s global leadership. It also advances measures to address the cross-border sewage crisis, a top concern for San Diegans, as well as strengthen election security and support small businesses and entrepreneurs.” (Rep. Scott Peters, Press Release, January 14, 2026)”

Scott Peters supports expanding access to quality and affordable education for all students, including early childhood, veterans, and active-duty military. He advocates for technical training and STEM education to meet workforce demands, and works to improve public education affordability. Peters also supports H.R.3304 to bolster child care for law enforcement officers and secured $1,550,000 for the San Diego College of Continuing Education.

““Access to quality, reliable child care is essential to recruitment and retention of the best, most representative police force we can have, particularly as we seek to attract more women to the ranks,” said Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50). “I am thrilled that the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has overwhelmingly endorsed our commonsense legislation to bolster child care availability for police officers who work non-standard hours. San Diego is leading the way to expand child care opportunities for police officers and I am proud to support those efforts at the federal level.””

Scott Peters advocates for federal gun safety legislation aimed at protecting communities. He supports universal background checks, banning "weapons of war," and preventing firearm sales to suspected terrorists and domestic abusers. He has cosponsored Ethan's Law, which establishes federal requirements for safe firearm storage, and actively participates in the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, supporting reforms like banning ghost guns and increasing the minimum age for purchasing assault weapons to 21.

“As a nationally recognized leader in this fight, I won’t rest until the American people get the action from Congress they deserve to make our communities safer." – Scott Peters, on scottpeters.com/issues/keeping-americans-safe/”