Fiscal Responsibility
Representative Scott Peters Advocates for Fiscal Responsibility
Since coming to Congress, Scott has worked with colleagues to put aside partisan differences and craft a budget that cuts wasteful spending while investing in the future and preserving the safety net for both our seniors and the middle class.
I. Passing a Budget
Scott voted in favor of H.R., 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, which provided the first budget in three years.
Scott voted in favor of H.R. 325, which adopts a version of ”No Budget, No Pay,” an initiative Peters declared his support for prior to being elected to Congress. It also raised the nation’s debt ceiling for three months, giving Congress more time to develop a more permanent solution.
Scott cosponsored:
- H.R. 3146, the SAVE II Act, which cuts down government spending by requiring by reducing duplication and increasing efficiency.
- H.R. 1869, the Biennial Budgeting & Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013, this bipartisan bill would require biennial (instead of annual) budget resolutions, biennial appropriations Acts, and biennial government strategic and performance plans.
II. Lowering our National Debt
Scott has taken action to protect America’s credit rating.
- Scott introduced H.R.3148, The Protect America’s Credit Act of 2013, which applies the debt limit only to debt held by the public and adjusts the debt limit for increases in the Gross Domestic Product.
- Scott introduced H.R. 3149, The Pay Down the Debt Act of 2013, which outlines a methodical budget plan to decrease the federal debt. Legislation will amend the outdated Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and will provide for a comprehensive debt stabilization process.
- Scott partnered with the Concord Coalition, to facilitate community members to work together in small groups to discuss policy alternatives to reduce projected deficits.
III. Cutting Wasteful Spending
Scott cosponsored:
- H.R. 2506, the Duplication Elimination Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill, which requires the President to create a proposed joint resolution based on the GAO report on duplication, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative government funding.
- H.R. 1999, the SAVE Act, which includes a series of measures to cut government waste, including reducing excess and underutilized federal property, ensuring strategic sourcing of goods and services by executive agencies, and avoiding duplicative information technology (IT) investment.
For more information concerning my work and views on Fiscal Responsibility, please contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
More on Fiscal Responsibility
Dec 4, 2014
Press Release
“Passing this bill will benefit San Diego’s economy and serve our national security interests,” Rep. Peters said. “This will improve our military’s readiness efforts and protect our promises to servicemembers and their families. I am glad that the House and Senate Armed Services Committees came together for a constructive discussion to form this agreement, ensuring that we pass our 53rd straight military budget.”
Dec 2, 2014
Press Release
Today, the Housing Assistance Efficiency Act, introduced last summer by U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52), passed the House of Representatives unopposed. It comes as the City of San Diego seeks to find a permanent home for its temporary homeless shelter, and as the colder winter season places homeless populations across the country in an increasingly vulnerable position.
Nov 18, 2014
Press Release
“At the heart of America is the idea that you can start your own business and build it to success,” Rep. Scott Peters said. “Congress must send the message that we are focused on fostering economic growth and National Entrepreneurs’ Day should be just the beginning."
Nov 18, 2014
Op-Eds
But on National Entrepreneurs' Day, we also have a responsibility to ensure that our policies help give every would-be business owner a fair shot in this economy. That means supporting two key bipartisan priorities: comprehensive tax reform and common-sense regulatory reform.
Sep 19, 2014
Press Release
Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) continued his effort to convince Speaker John Boehner that the House of Representatives should not adjourn early for seven weeks of campaigning. Yesterday, Rep. Peters led 42 of his colleagues in sending a letter to the Speaker demanding votes on important, pending legislation.
Sep 19, 2014
Press Release
Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced H.R. 5634, “Stop Hiding Congressional Farm Subsidies Act,” legislation which would require public disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies received by Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, their immediate families, and entities of which they are majority shareholders.
Sep 18, 2014
Press Release
“Wildfires are raging across thousands of acres in California right now, amplifying the urgent need for this legislative solution that ensures we can fight fires without stealing from prevention,” Rep. Peters said. “As we face longer, more intense wildfire seasons this fix will only become more necessary. This bill would pass today if given a vote – communities like mine in San Diego shouldn’t suffer because of continued Washington dysfunction.”
Sep 18, 2014
Op-Eds
Americans are seeing an uptick in the number of extreme weather events damaging our communities. We are also seeing an increase in their price tag. Globally, the amount of disaster-related assistance has quadrupled in the past three decades. With climate change, we know these disasters will grow in impact and in cost.
Sep 18, 2014
Press Release
Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced the “Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief (DISASTER) Act,” legislation to improve transparency on how much federal money is being spent on natural disaster response, and where we are spending it. The bill will make it easier for the public and policymakers to understand the real budgetary impacts of disasters and how to appropriately respond.
Sep 17, 2014
Press Release
Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.J.Res. 124, which funds the government through December 11, 2014. Rep. Peters also voted in favor of an amendment to the bill, authored by Rep. Buck McKeon, that authorizes the training and arming of moderate rebel forces in Syria as part of the continuing fight against ISIL.