Question 1

Who is Scott Peters?

Accepted Answer

Scott Peters is a Democratic Representative from California, now in year 13 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Scott Peters’s voting record?

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Rep. Scott Peters has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Peters voted yea 43% and nay 55% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Scott Peters sponsored?

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Rep. Scott Peters has sponsored 232 bills and cosponsored 3,405 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Armed Forces and National Security, Health, Environmental Protection, and Unknown. Most recently, Rep. Peters introduced HR 7472 in February 2026: "To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs."

Question 4

What district does Scott Peters represent?

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Rep. Scott Peters represents California's 50th congressional district. With a median household income of $120,202, the district heavily Democratic (D+29). The median age is 37.5. Median rent runs $2,386/month. Unemployment sits at 5.3%.

Question 5

What committees does Scott Peters serve on?

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Rep. Scott Peters serves on House Committee on the Budget, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Across these committees, Rep. Peters sits on 3 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Scott Peters?

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Rep. Scott Peters's Washington office is at 1201 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-0508. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Peters's office.

Question 7

Is Scott Peters a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Scott Peters is a member of the Democratic Party, representing California's 50th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Peters has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 43% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Scott Peters go to school?

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Scott Peters's education includes: J.D. from New York University School of Law, New York, NY (1984); B.A. from Duke University, Durham, NC (1980).

Question 9

What are the demographics of California District 50?

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California District 50 is 22.3% Hispanic, 58% White, 2.7% Black, 14.4% Asian. The median age is 37.5. Median household income is $120,202. The poverty rate is 5.2%. Unemployment is 5.3%. Median rent is $2,386/month. Median home value is $1,080,400. 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Scott Peters do in the 2024 election?

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In the 2024 election, the result was 64.27% Democratic and 35.73% Republican. 360,695 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 28.54 points. Trend: D shift +3 from the previous cycle. Trend: D shift +3 from the previous cycle.

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