September is Passport Awareness Month - the perfect time to make sure your passport is up-to-date! My office can assist with passport services, but it’s always best to plan ahead if you have an upcoming trip. San Diegans can get help during a special passport event tomorrow.

This summer, I visited Helen Woodward Animal Center and heard more about their work to help every shelter pet find a safe, loving home. On #RememberMeThursday, let’s shine a light on adoption and help every animal find their furever homes!

"This is a well-paying job for someone without a college education... Unfortunately, you've got to start dipping into savings." Trump's cancellation of the 80% complete Revolution Wind Project is hurting working people like Emerson DaCruz. www.wpri.com/news/politic...

L’shana tovah to San Diego’s Jewish community and all those around the world celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May the year 5786 bring peace and prosperity for all.

Last year, Tom Homan accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents, promising them government contracts. Now that he’s the White House border czar, the Trump admin shut down the investigation and claims he did “nothing wrong.” What happened to Republicans who stood up for the rule of law?

The CHIPS & Science Act that Democrats passed in 2022 is working to bring the semiconductor manufacturing industry back to the U.S. This grant will ensure @ucsandiego.bsky.social has the resources to train skilled workers to fill labor shortages in this growing field. today.ucsd.edu/story/uc-san...

The repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law strengthened our national security & military preparedness, and moved us closer to our fundamental promise of equality for all. As President Trump attacks LGBTQ+ servicemembers, we must again stand up for an inclusive and diverse military.

I’ll keep sounding the alarm: President Trump’s cuts to research funding won’t just make Americans sicker. Biotech grant freezes and cancellations are weakening the U.S. on the world stage. How does this “Make America Great Again?” www.axios.com/2025/09/08/c...

The “Big Beautiful Bill” will only make energy prices worse. In Tuesday’s @energycommerce.bsky.social hearing, I asked why the already 80% complete Revolution Wind project was cancelled, seemingly without reason. The Acting General Counsel for the Department of Energy didn’t have much of an answer.

America faces a choice: cheap, abundant energy from all-of-the-above sources OR higher prices, falling behind China, and more blackouts. We must update our environmental laws to meet today’s challenges and invest in a grid for this century. This plan would get it done.

On Constitution Day, I’m thinking of my oath to support and defend the Constitution and our values: justice, opportunity, and equality for all. And on Citizenship Day, we recognize that America wouldn’t be what it is without every new citizen who chose to call this country home. 1/2

Today is National App Challenge Day! I recently sat down with the Congressional App Challenge team to talk about San Diego’s innovative spirit, my advice to students who want to apply, and more. I can’t wait to see what CA50 students come up with this year.

Minimizing and excusing domestic violence is morally reprehensible. We cannot allow this language to be normalized. Domestic violence is a crime and we must all stand up for victims and survivors.

It’s National Voter Registration Day! The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and I’m working to ensure every American has fair and equal access to the ballot box. California has a special election on Nov. 4th. Check your voter registration today ⬇️ registertovote.ca.gov

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month celebrates the rich culture and countless contributions of Hispanic Americans to shape and strengthen our nation. San Diego's own history is intertwined with Latino and Hispanic communities that help make our region so special and prosperous.

In San Diego, we’re lucky to live in a place people pay to visit. Tourism powers our economy, supporting 1 in 8 San Diego County jobs. But our tourism and hospitality industry is threatened by President Trump’s tariffs and cruel immigration policies. www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...

🚨 More homes near bus and rail stops coming soon More houses near transit = lower prices/ more public transit riders/ less traffic

In the last decade, we've lost 20% of the sequoias to fire caused by years of drought, disease, and forest mismanagement. My Save Our Sequoias Act with Rep. Vince Fong will help preserve these trees for generations to come. It's time we get it done. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/u...

Defunding pediatric cancer clinical trials that are already underway doesn’t make America great. It’s cruel and senseless. President Trump must stop attacking science so the U.S. can get back to developing cures and treatments that will save lives. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

Did you know seniors on Medicare are at risk of losing access to ~800 common lab tests come January? If Congress doesn't act, we will need to dramatically reduce reimbursements for these tests, meaning many companies will stop accepting Medicare or go out of business.

With this decision, SCOTUS puts the civil rights of anyone who simply looks Latino, speaks Spanish, or appears to work a low wage job at risk. Our country will look back on the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants with great shame. www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...

On this solemn anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I’m thinking of all those who lost their lives and those who lost someone that day and in the fighting overseas in the years to come. 1/2

POV: making a guest appearance at House Natural Resources Committee to get my ePermit Act passed so we can build clean energy and housing faster and smarter to lower costs.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrific. As Americans, we must be able to disagree on politics and stand together condemning all forms of political violence.

More than half of all gun deaths in America are suicides. On #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay, please take a moment to ask those you care about if their firearms are stored locked, unloaded, and away from ammo. Together, let’s end gun violence and save lives.

San Diegans know that our servicemembers train to fight wars. They shouldn't be away from their families and away from their real work to clean parks and stand guard of luxury stores in Washington D.C. If Trump wants national parks clean, he should fund the Park Service.

This is great news for those of us who want to build more housing near transit! But San Diego families don’t have time to wait while these projects take 6+ years just to get approved. We have to make it easier to build the housing we need to lower costs. www.kpbs.org/news/living/...

This is a dangerous decision. It could take years for our public health to recover from the Trump Administration’s reckless influence and policies. apnews.com/article/flor...

Today, Team Peters honors National Food Bank Day. One in four San Diegans doesn’t have enough food to eat. The San Diego Food Bank distributed over 3 million nutritious meals to hungry families last year and I’m grateful to work alongside them to create a #HungerFreeSD.

The “Big Beautiful Bill” makes it even harder for people to become doctors by eliminating the student loan program that half of all medical students rely on. Fewer doctors, combined with drastic Medicaid cuts, is a recipe for a public health disaster. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/02/w...

I led the @newdems.bsky.social and introduced 9 amendments to the appropriations bill to ensure the American people understand how and why the “Big Beautiful Bill” will raise electricity costs and stifle energy supply. Republicans blocked every single one. Read my full statement ⬇️

I signed because the victims deserve justice and the American people deserve transparency.

Congrats to @ucsandiego.bsky.social on once again being ranked as the #3 public university in the country! I’ll always work to ensure UCSD has the resources they need to educate, innovate, and power our region.

It was great to join the Balboa Art Conservation Center for their 50th anniversary! I had the chance to tour their lab and hear their passion for preserving cultural artifacts. Their work helps Balboa Park and cultural organizations across the West remain educational & enjoyable.

I visited Mira Costa college and learned more about their nursing and biomanufacturing programs. Mira Costa works with local businesses to educate the top talent our workforce needs. I also stopped by their police Swearing-In and Pinning Ceremony and congratulated the new officers.

Our workers are the backbone of our country’s prosperity. Let’s keep working to build on the hard-fought achievements of the labor movement to ensure every worker has dignity on the job and a shot at the American Dream. Today and every day, I stand with our workers.

It was great to join @ucsandiego.bsky.social for a roundtable to discuss their biomedical research and ongoing clinical trials. San Diego is a global leader in life science innovation and I’ll keep fighting to protect the funding they depend on to develop cutting-edge technology and cures.

This is good news for our communities who have been on the frontlines of this crisis for far too long. We secured $650 million to expand the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant and I thank the EPA and Administrator Zeldin for helping us get it done. www.epa.gov/newsreleases...

“When America invests in research, the results can be life-changing.” Our colleges and universities are the backbone of our innovation economy and culture in America. Here are just a few ways UCSD is changing the world right from our backyard. ⬇️ today.ucsd.edu/story/8-uc-s...

Last week, I spoke with the San Diego North County Business Chamber about how we can support small businesses as they begin to utilize AI to strengthen their businesses. Thank you to the business and community leaders for sharing their insights and expertise.

Energy prices are going to go up, and it will be because this administration is shooting ourselves in the foot. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/c...

This is just so horrible and there really aren't words to express the pain these families are feeling. These weapons don't belong in our communities and children deserve to feel safe at school. Prayers for the Annunciation Catholic community. apnews.com/article/minn...

This is a result of the Trump Administration cancelling wind and solar energy projects and not building enough interregional transmission. When you pay sky-high prices for AC this summer or heat this winter, and when we face more power outages, it’s because of President Trump.

I visited Palomar Health & learned more about their brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. It reduces the number of visits for radiation from 40 to just 2. It’s remarkable & highlights why we must fund the research driving groundbreaking discoveries to improve the lives of patients everywhere.

It was great to join Halal Guys for their recent Hillcrest grand opening. What started as an NYC food cart by Egyptian immigrants in 1990 has turned into hundreds of international locations serving delicious Middle Eastern food. Welcome to CA50!

I’m committed to passing permitting reforms so we can build the cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy infrastructure we need. Democrats must first know whether Donald Trump will honor the deal and build wind and solar projects, too. Read more: www.newsbreak.com/heatmap-news...

Back to school season is in full swing and that means college and financial aid applications are just around the corner. Register for a financial aid workshop where you can learn about federal and state aid programs, receive resources and tips, and more ⬇️ www.csac.ca.gov/asfaw

Thank you for this recognition and for your work!

Cancelling EPA's union contracts means EPA employees cannot fight discrimination or organize for better health and safety protections. This is just another attack on science and the workers who care for our health and environment. thehill.com/policy/energ...

CA50 leads the way! Escondido’s innovative approach to wildfire resilient housing development tackles both our wildfire and housing crises. Escondido is a thriving community and this is a model that can be replicated across the country. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/r...