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[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Since January 20, too many of Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans' actions have only served to break our government and hurt the American people. If you’ve been affected, please share your story here to help me best represent San Diego in Congress.
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[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

I started the bipartisan Congressional Algae Caucus in 2013 based on UC San Diego research into using algae as animal feed, nutraceuticals, and renewable biofuels. The hard part has always been growing enough algae at scale.

Fortunately, Donald Trump is running a live demonstration around the National Mall. Turns out all you need is hot weather, a large surface on shallow water, and a good pool guy!

[Acyn @Acyn]

CNN: CNN independently took the sample of water and consulted with the pool store that regularly tests water to help read the results. It showed phosphate levels far higher than what is recommended to keep algae at bay, based on estimates for a pool that holds 6.5 million gallons of water.

“If there's already some phosphate fertilizer in the water, that's really opportunistic, especially for the blue green algae that can fix nitrogen. So they are having a field day out here.”

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

This is good news. Dismantling this program would have cost us real-time data on sea level rise, ocean temperatures, and storm systems. When Congress speaks out and pushes back on the Trump Administration, it works. Let’s do it more often! https://t.co/LHchdNnZ4I

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Haitians and Syrians came to the U.S. to escape gang violence, terrorism, and religious persecution. Staying in their countries could cost them their lives. Yet despite following every rule and legal avenue, SCOTUS just ruled that they can’t be here.

Trump promised to get rid of the "worst of the worst." I’d say this is far from that.

[Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @ReichlinMelnick]

BREAKING: The Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of the Trump admin on Temporary Protected Status, blocking the lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds, allowing DHS to strip over 350,000 people of legal status even though they utterly failed to follow the required legal procedures.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

President Trump is refusing to sign a major, bipartisan housing relief deal, including my Housing Supply Expansion Act, just to make it harder for Americans to vote. Enough with the games. Sign the damn bill.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Earlier this month, the House passed a bipartisan War Powers Resolution and yesterday, the Senate joined us. Bipartisan calls to rein in the President’s war in Iran are growing because it’s reckless and unpopular. Now we must pass a concurrent resolution and bring our servicemembers home.

[Meredith Lee Hill @meredithllee]

🚨group of Senate Republicans delivers major rebuke of Trump and the Iran war

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Today marks 4 years since the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Abortion bans enacted across the country since then are anti-freedom and anti-family. They’re barbaric. I’ll keep fighting until medical decisions are made by you and your doctor, not lawmakers or judges.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Trump just refused to sign the most comprehensive housing bill Congress has passed in decades to chase a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Both Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly supported this bill.

Research shows that voter fraud is extremely rare. We don't need stricter ID requirements that make it harder to vote. We need affordable housing!

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

BREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP has canceled the signing of the housing bill until Congress passes the SAVE America Act.

The stage is set in the Capitol.

House GOP leadership is literally on stage right now touting the bill.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing San Diegans. That’s why I was glad to support today's bipartisan housing package—the largest in over a decade—to make homeownership more attainable.

I’m especially glad to see it included my Housing Supply Expansion Act to expand access to one of the most affordable forms of homeownership available. While no single bill will solve our housing shortage, this package is an important step toward bringing housing costs down for families.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

What makes Balboa Park so special and unique? Learn more about everything the Park has to offer in this episode of 72 and Sunny with Forever Balboa Park CEO, Katy McDonald, at the link in my bio.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

June 21 marks ASK Day, a reminder to ask one important question: “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?” To help spread the message, I joined local leaders and advocates to underscore the importance of keeping kids safe from unsecured firearms.

To everyone leading this work, keep going. Keep speaking out. And keep reminding policymakers that every child deserves to be safe. Your advocacy ensures we never accept these tragedies as normal.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Happy Father’s Day, San Diego. I treasure being a dad to my two kids, and now a grandfather too! And I’m leaning on my dad’s teachings as a minister about leadership and service to others a little extra these days. I hope everyone enjoys time with a father or father figure who you look up to today.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

One month after the hateful shooting that killed 3 heroic men at the Islamic Center of San Diego, I met with Imam Taha to ask how he and the community are healing. He shared that they’re recovering, slowly. But more must be done to prevent hate speech from becoming bullets that kill innocent people.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Juneteenth is a pivotal event in our history and we must never forget the work done to make it a federal holiday that reflects on the injustice of slavery. Today is both a joyful celebration of freedom and resilience, and a call to action in our ongoing fight toward a more perfect union.

[Caltrans District 11 @SDCaltrans]

Plan ahead this weekend! Friday 6/19 to Sunday 6/21, NASCAR will host fans in Coronado for the Anduril 250 Race the Base event.
Expect delays on the bridge and surrounding freeways.
Thank you #NASCAR, City of #Coronado, CHP, US Navy for collaborating to keep fans moving!🏁🏎️🏎️

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

I secured home more than $2 million in Community Project Funding to revitalize Grand Ave in Escondido. It was great to check out the upgrades they’re making and hear about the ongoing work to make it an active, thriving center of this city. I also got to learn about Escondido’s new wildfire resilient neighborhood, Dixon Trails.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

There’s a lot I love about San Diego, but our spirit and culture of collaboration and innovation continues to surprise me. Tune in to 72 and Sunny at the link in my bio or most podcast platforms for more q&a!

[House Democrats @HouseDemocrats]

America was built by immigrants. 

During Immigrant Heritage Month, House Democrats celebrate the generations of immigrants who have shaped this country’s history and continue to strengthen our communities.

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

Last week, I presented the Congressional Gold Medal to Hayden and Kihwan from CA50. They completed over 400 volunteer service hours, 200 hours of personal development, and 200 hours of physical fitness. I’m impressed with their discipline and commitment to the Congressional Award program!

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

I’m glad Secretary Bessent agrees that we need to reduce our deficit-to-GDP ratio to 3%. But if Republicans give an additional $70 billion to ICE and CBP who still have $150 billion of unused money in the bank, it’ll be even harder to get the deficit under control. Does the Trump admin want to get serious about our deficit or not?
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