May 22, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage of the bill, if…
Scott Peters
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Scott Peters is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 52nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters has focused on issues such as healthcare, environmental protection, and economic development during his time in Congress. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and improving access to affordable healthcare for his constituents. Peters previously served on the San Diego City Council, where he gained experience in local governance and community issues.
Congressional Record · 2014-05-22
May 22, 2014
Mr. Speaker, this is the final amendment to H.R. 4435, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. As a member of the House Armed Services…
May 22, 2014
I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Peters of California moves to recommit the bill H.R. 4435 to the Committee on Armed Services with…
Apr 28, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a member of the Safe Climate Caucus to highlight an important program for resiliency and preparedness. America's PrepareAthon! is taking place this Wednesday as a reminder to communities across the country that…
Apr 3, 2014
I thank you, Mr. Murphy. I appreciate you and your work on behalf of seniors in Florida and around the country on this important issue. I just want to recognize you and the bipartisan group we have here standing up for our seniors and…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring attention to the Hobby Lobby case, which is being argued today at the Supreme Court. In this case, a for-profit company is refusing to cover the birth control of its female employees, citing the owners'…
Mar 14, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the Military Transition Support Project, an innovative program to ease the transition for recently discharged veterans as they return to civilian life, which I helped launch last month. Each year…
Mar 5, 2014
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, proponents of this bill are arguing, in part, that EPA's plan to require carbon pollution controls under section 111 is going to hurt electric utilities. But it was just last month in the Utility Air…
Mar 4, 2014
Mr. Speaker, today I have the distinct honor of introducing the guest chaplain for the opening prayer, my father, Pastor Harvey Peters. Harvey Peters is a retired Lutheran minister whose service in a nearly 40-year career included stops in…
Feb 5, 2014
Mr. Chairman, California is experiencing its worst drought in decades, threatening local drinking water supplies, power generation and California's economy, and relief does not seem to be near at hand. More than three-quarters of the State…
Feb 5, 2014
Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR…
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