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Scott H. Peters

California · 50th

ChamberU.S. HousePartyDemocraticBioguide IDP000608

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Official Biography

Verified July 31, 2026

SCOTT H. PETERS, Democrat, of San Diego, CA; born in Springfield, OH, June 17, 1958; education: B.A., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1980; J.D., New York University School of Law, New York, NY, 1984; professional history: economist, Environmental Protection Agency; environmental lawyer; member, San Diego City Council, 2000-08 (president, 2006-08); commissioner, San Diego Port Commission, 2008-12 (chair, 2011); election history: elected to the 52nd District for the 113th Congress on November 6, 2012; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the 50th District for the 118th Congress on November 8, 2022; reelected to the 119th Congress on November 5, 2024.

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Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (Co-Chair)House Special Operations Forces Caucus (Co-Chair)New Democrat Coalition (Chair, Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force)LGBTQ Equality Caucus (Vice-Chair)