San Diego City Wire

Scott Peters, a U.S. Congress member representing California’s 50th district since 2013, has been actively addressing various legislative and economic issues through his social media platform. Born in Springfield, Ohio in 1958, Peters is an alumnus of Duke University and New York University. He currently resides in San Diego.

On February 18, 2025, Peters highlighted concerns from organizations regarding federal reporting requirements that impose administrative burdens on small businesses. He expressed his support for the Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act as a measure to alleviate these challenges. "My office heard from many organizations about unclear federal reporting requirements such as HOA members filing personal financial information. I supported the Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act to help remove administrative burdens from our small businesses.…"

In a post dated February 19, 2025, Peters emphasized the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in safeguarding veterans in San Diego against predatory lenders and noted its success in returning over $17 billion to consumers since its inception. He remarked on the legal limitations faced by figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump concerning the agency's potential dismantlement without Congressional approval. "CFPB protects San Diego vets from predatory lenders and has returned more than $17 billion to consumers since its creation."

On February 20, 2025, Peters critiqued certain policies implemented by President Trump which he believes contradict campaign promises and could exacerbate inflation and economic conditions. He cited concerns over increased debt leading to higher costs for mortgages and loans, tariffs affecting consumer taxes, and the deportation of workers crucial to industries like construction and agriculture. "This is not what Trump campaigned on."