Donald Trump won the presidency on a promise to lower costs on day one. Today, gas prices are at their highest level in four years thanks to his war-of-choice in Iran. Congress must vote on a war powers resolution and rein in the President’s unauthorized military actions.

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! #AANHPI history is American history. This month and all year long, we celebrate CA50’s vibrant AANHPI community and uplift the contributions they’ve made to make our nation better.

Young Americans are inheriting a serious challenge: our national debt just topped 100% of GDP for the first time since WWII. Without action, interest rates will skyrocket, putting things like homeownership out of reach.

We secured $300 million to address cross-border sewage pollution in the original USMCA and have made significant progress to end this crisis since then. But the work is not over. The required review of the USMCA provides the right opportunity to keep pushing. 1/2

ICE and Border Patrol agents are making our communities less safe. They should be held to the same standards as our local law enforcement. I introduced a bill to get it done. Watch the full episode of 72 & Sunny on my congressional youtube page or most podcast platforms to learn more about it.

I’m deeply saddened to learn of Craig Venter’s passing. Dr. Venter’s cutting-edge work to understand the human genome has made San Diego a world-renowned life sciences hub. I send my condolences to his friends and family. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/s...

Last chance to vote for the 2026 Art Competition’s "Fan Favorite" to be displayed in my San Diego office! forms.gle/pgG43smhoC33...

We've been telling Republicans to fund DHS—besides ICE and Border Patrol—since February. It took them 10 weeks to cave and get that done.

On the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon, we recognize the service & sacrifice of the Vietnamese & American soldiers who fought together to defend freedom & human rights in Vietnam. As a Member of @capac.house.gov, I commemorate Black April and honor the resilience of our Vietnamese community.

I voted NO to giving ICE and Border Patrol another $70 billion because they don’t actually need another dime from Congress. Last year, Republicans handed them $170 billion in their so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ Today, $150 billion of that hasn’t been touched.

Updates to the International Building Code provide a crucial opportunity to bring down the cost of housing. Today’s building standards must maintain safety systems & eliminate duplicative or outdated provisions that unnecessarily drive up costs. I urge the International Code Council to do just that.

Today's ruling takes us 60 years backward. Congress must step in and pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to ensure every American has an equal voice in our democracy.

Families are now forced to choose between having enough food or paying for life-saving medical needs. That’s the reality Congressional Republicans created when they refused to extend ACA tax credits. We should invest in meeting Americans’ basic needs, not funding President Trump’s war of choice.

We need real leaders in Washington to tackle America's problems, not unserious people from "central casting" -- @repscottpeters.bsky.social nails it. Watch him on the Fly-In, available wherever you get your podcasts.

I commend the swift and courageous actions of law enforcement officers who protected thousands at last night’s White House Correspondents Dinner. While their response saved lives, political violence like this must end.

The winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition will be announced in just a couple weeks! CA50’s winning artwork piece will be displayed at the Capitol in D.C. 🎨 In the meantime, cast your vote for the "Fan Favorite" to be displayed in my San Diego office ⬇️ forms.gle/pgG43smhoC33...

Little known fact: @repscottpeters.bsky.social is a massive Beyoncé fan. This week on The Fly-In, we put his knowledge to the test. Watch the full episode wherever you get podcasts, available now.

Episode 3 of 72 and Sunny features @fwd.us President, Todd Schulte. We talked about why the current "all-of-government" immigration enforcement approach has created chaos rather than safety for everyone.

Team Peters always enjoys supporting Dine Out For Life! Grab dinner or dessert at one of the participating locations to help raise money for HIV research and LGBTQ+ resources in San Diego ⬇️ thecentersd.org/dofl

DACA recipients are Americans in nearly every way and delaying their renewals is not only cruel, but economically dumb. I joined my colleagues to call on DHS and USCIS to expedite processing for DACA recipients and explain why these delays have occurred and what they’re doing to address the backlog.

This is how we treat the people who put their lives on the line to serve alongside our troops? When we asked for their help, we promised them we’d protect them. Instead, President Trump is betraying our Afghan allies and destroying America’s credibility abroad. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/w...

Not only is the SAVE Act addressing a fake problem, it will make it so much harder for millions of Americans to vote. @repscottpeters.bsky.social explains on this week's episode of The Fly-In, available everywhere later today.

For over two decades, David Scott served the people of Georgia with honor and integrity. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and extend my condolences to his family, his loved ones, and his staff during this difficult time.

San Diego's public servants, teachers, nurses, & doctors serve our community and rely on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program's promise that their student loans will eventually be forgiven. Recent Trump Admin changes threaten this program. I introduced a Congressional Review Act to stop them.

This week on The Fly-In we are lucky to have @repscottpeters.bsky.social! Tune in later this week on Substack or wherever you get podcasts.

Today marks 27 years since 13 lives were horrifically taken in the Columbine High School shooting. It is reprehensible that students continue to face gun violence in their schools and communities. I’ll never stop fighting to honor these lost lives with action and end gun violence once and for all.

There are no words to express how horrific and sad this is. I’m praying for the families of these innocent children and for the entire Shreveport, LA community.

At the Energy Subcommittee, I pressed DOE Secretary Wright about permit certainty. In other words, if an energy project passes a fair review and gets a permit, it should get built without delays or political interference.

Wishing CA50’s Sikh community and all those celebrating around the world a happy Vaisakhi! May this celebration of faith and abundance remind us all of the importance of charity, unity, and justice.

On Yom Hashoah, we remember and honor the lives of 6 million Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. It is up to all of us to confront and condemn antisemitism, violence, and hatred wherever it occurs to ensure our promise of #NeverAgain.

Welcome home, Artemis II crew! San Diego may not be quite as cool as the moon, but we’re glad you made it back safe and we look forward to hearing more about your historic mission.

Team Peters had a great time volunteering to clean up Mission Bay with Cox and I Love a Clean San Diego today! This National Volunteer Month, I’m grateful for all those who volunteer in our communities and dedicate their time and resources to make a difference.

Nuclear decision-making demands restraint, not impulsive action. My colleague @repscottpeters.bsky.social proposes sensible safeguards, such as requiring confirmation before any first strike, to constrain the world-altering authority any president–especially this one–holds.

President Trump’s attacks on science will push the next generation of researchers and scientists to other countries, meaning our adversaries could develop the cure for cancer or Alzheimer's instead of the U.S. It will take decades to recover our innovative & competitive standing on the world stage.

This crossed a serious line. Suggesting action to wipe out Iran is not only a war crime and unconstitutional, but reflects the kind of erratic, dangerous behavior the 25th Amendment was written for. Foreign policy through impulsive, unplanned tweets is detached from strategy and reality. 1/2

President Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran is a stark reminder that we need robust oversight for the use of nuclear weapons. My Nuclear First-Strike Security Act would implement safeguards to ensure a presidential order to launch a first strike nuclear attack is valid and legal. Read my full op-ed ⬇️

THIS is what our border patrol officers train for and should be focused on, not going after hardworking, law-abiding people who make our community better. www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nat...

He is Risen! Happy Easter, San Diego! I hope all who practice the Christian faith are able to rejoice today. My family and I always appreciate this season of reflection, renewal, and hope.

The fastest way to lower electricity costs is to build more wind and solar energy. We can tackle the affordability crisis and the climate crisis at the same time, which is why I’m pushing to get clean energy built faster. To learn more, watch the full episode on my youtube or most podcast platforms!

With the DOW Jones down more than 600 points, SCOTUS appearing likely to rule against President Trump on birthright citizenship, and now turmoil at the DOJ with Pam Bondi ousted, it’s been a bad week for the Trump Administration…

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” was supposed to lower costs. One year later, we’ve lost allies & critical jobs, and we pay even more for groceries, housing, and more to foot the bill for his illegal tariffs. House Democrats will continue to fight to end the trade war & make life more affordable.

California’s farmworkers produce roughly 25% of our country’s food. On this first Farmworkers Day, we recognize the people who sustain our nation and honor them by continuing to fight for their safety and dignity on the job. www.foxla.com/news/califor...

As a Vice Chair of @equality.house.gov, I fight every day to guarantee our trans community the freedom to live openly & authentically, access healthcare, and be seen. On #TransDayOfVisibility and all year, we celebrate you & stand with you in the face of the Trump Admin's hateful, anti-trans agenda.

That's a dumb decision. The Trump Administration has enough money to pay foreign countries to abandon clean energy projects in favor of more expensive, less efficient fossil fuel projects, but not enough money to pay for Medicaid? www.cnn.com/2026/03/23/c...

Older Americans have run up decades of debt, and rising interest rates are now leaving younger Americans holding the tab without realizing it. It's time to protect the next generation from paying for the past. 1/2

My CA50 staff are the best team in the country in my opinion, but I’m still grateful to be named number 10 in Congress on the Hill Climber’s Index! My office works hard every day to get stuff done and serve the people of CA50, & have fun together while we do it. www.hillclimbers.org/hillclimbers...

Episode 2 of 72 & Sunny is all about energy. I sat down with Scott Anders from USD's Energy Policy Initiatives Center to discuss the urgent need for grid modernization and permitting reform, global competition, California’s energy supply mix, and more. 1/2

I may look serious, but I enjoyed serving as the top Democrat in last week’s @energycommerce.bsky.social Subcommittee hearing. We discussed the urgent need to upgrade our national power grid to lower costs and prevent blackouts. The longer we wait, the worse this problem gets.

Episode 2 of 72 & Sunny drops TOMORROW! Scott Anders with USD and I will dive into what the federal government should be doing to lower your electricity bill and speed up clean energy projects to fight climate change. Watch the full episode on my congressional youtube page or most podcast platforms.

Congratulations to CA50’s Leanne Fan on this prestigious scholarship! It’s great to see the next generation of San Diegans carrying on our region’s innovation in biotechnology. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/13/w...