National Security & Defense | Congressman Scott Peters Skip to main content Since 2013 $10,487,106 DOLLARS RETURNED TO SAN DIEGANS Statistics for 2020 Dollars Returned to San Diegans $1,352,732 Letters, Calls and Emails Answered 61,672 San Diegans Helped by Our Office 731 Congressman Scott Peters Representing the 52nd District of California Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Google Plus Flicker RSS Search form Search Main menu About Biography The 52nd District Events Financial Disclosures Contact Email Me Stay Updated Offices Invite Me to Speak Request a Meeting Website Problem Helping You How Can We Help Military Veterans Social Security Medicare and Medicaid Immigration & Visas Housing IRS & Tax Services Student Loans Traveling Abroad & Passports Services Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2023 App Challenge Art Competition Congressional Commendations Flags Grants Internships Service Academy Nominations Presidential Greetings Visit DC Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Veterans History Project Resources COVID-19 Resources & Updates Birth Certificates Businesses Consumer Protection Disaster Preparedness Identity Theft Jobs Kids Guide to Congress Missing Children Parents Unclaimed Property Wildfire Preparedness Media Center In The News Newsletters Press Releases Speeches Op-Eds Serving San Diegans Climate Playbook Updates Press Information Legislation Sponsored Legislation Committees and Caucuses Legislative Accomplishments Bills Introduced that have Become Law Legislative Process Voting Record Issues Civil Rights Education Energy & Environment Government Reform Growing Our Innovation Economy Health Care Housing and Homelessness Jobs & Economy National Security & Defense Seniors Veterans search box toggle for narrow National Security & Defense San Diego is a proud military town and a strategic partner in the national defense. In an era of new and dynamic threats, we need to ensure our service members have the resources and technology they need to fight our enemies abroad and keep Americans safe at home. This also means that our military must be prepared for any event, including the consequences a changing climate has on its operations. I will continue advocating for funding to expand the military’s investment in San Diego, which supports job creation and drives one-fifth of our region’s economy. Finally, the United States is a leader in both diplomacy and strength, and I believe we must always work toward smart, diplomatic solutions when faced with threats to American interests and the interests of our long-standing allies. Supporting San Diego’s role in America’s National Security The 52nd District is home to a large military presence, including Naval Air Station North Island, Naval Air Base Coronado, Naval Base Point Loma, Naval Base San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Coast Guard Sector San Diego, and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) annually provides the necessary authorities and funding for America’s military, including procurement, operations and maintenance, and personnel matters. As part of the NDAA process, Scott advocated for numerous issues that affect the San Diego region and its economy including a strong naval fleet, robust funding for research and development, a more streamlined acquisition process, and an increased focus on DoD energy security and efficiency. Scott also led a successful effort in 2014 to transfer $120 million that had been unnecessarily appropriated to a dead project in South Carolina, a so-called ‘zombie earmark,’ to instead pay for 8 additional Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) MQ-9s that were an unfunded priority of the Air Force. These UAVs are developed in Poway, CA, and support high-skilled jobs in the district. Strong Naval Fleet and Maritime Industry Scott is strong supporter of a robust naval fleet capable of meeting the global demands placed on the Navy. He supports a fleet of eleven aircraft carriers and sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to affirm it. He has also advocated for continued funding of the Maritime Security Program, a public-private partnership which guarantees that America flag commercial vessels and American crews will be available to ‘answer the call’ for enhanced sealift to transport supplies and equipment required by our military. DoD Energy Security In April 2014, Scott, along with Senator Mark Udall, introduced the bicameral Department of Defense Energy Security Act (DODESA), which will help the U.S. Department of Defense reduce energy use, boost combat effectiveness, and speed up the development of advanced military technologies. Scott introduced this legislation because energy security is a national security imperative, and taking measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption means a more capable and ready military. Scott is also a strong supporter of the development of biofuels for our military. He is cosponsor of the Biofuels Development Act, which establishes a $25 million pilot program for the Air Force to make competitive grants to support research and development, education, and training to produce a bio-based aviation fuel for use by the Air Force. He also supports the biofuel efforts of the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Agriculture through the Defense Production Act to process military biofuel supplies, which supports energy independence of the U.S. military. As a tireless advocate for veterans and their transition out of the military, Scott is a cosponsor of Incentives for our Nation’s Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies (INVEST) Act. The bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to employers who hire veterans with a certification for renewable energy technology or have used their Montgomery GI bill to complete vocational training in renewable energy fields. Fighting Terrorism Scott supports targeted airstrikes to thwart the advance of the Islamic State in Syria and the Levant (ISIL). He voted to authorize the President to train and equip moderate Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIL so that they are capable of countering ISIL on the ground and defending themselves and their nation, and denying ISIL a safe haven. Scott is committed to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. He has voted to strengthen sanctions and is a co-sponsor of the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013 which designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a “foreign terrorist organization,” and imposes stiff economic sanctions on Iran. Scott is also a co-sponsor of the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act, which curtails Hezbollah’s global logistics and financial network, and is a cosponsor of the Iron Dome Support Act which authorizes the President to provide assistance for the procurement, maintenance, enhancement, and sustainment of additional Iron Dome defense systems for Israel. More on National Security & Defense Rep. Peters Votes for Assault Weapons Ban Jul 29, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022. This bill, cosponsored by Rep. Peters, would help protect Americans from senseless gun violence and take weapons of war off the streets. Rep. Peters Votes to Invest in San Diego Families and Economy with Government Funding Package Jul 20, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass government funding legislation for fiscal year 2023 to invest in American families and the American economy. Rep. Peters Upholds San Diego’s Role in Our National Defense, Votes to Pass 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Jul 14, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023. This bipartisan bill increases pay for service members and their families and invests in the United States’ ability to confront unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. Rep. Peters Continues Longstanding Support for Gun Violence Prevention Jun 10, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) voted to pass the Protecting Our Kids Act and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. Both bills include specific measures to help protect Americans from senseless gun death and injury. Rep. Peters Denounces Racist Mass Shootings in NY and CA and Congress’ Inaction May 16, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released a statement following recent mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Laguna Woods, CA: Rep. Peters on House Passage of Bill to Support Coast Guard and Prioritize San Diego Sector Mar 30, 2022 Press Release Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released a statement following the House passage of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022: Rep. Peters on President Zelenskyy’s Address to the U.S. Congress Mar 16, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) released a statement following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the U.S. Congress: Rep. Peters Scores Key Investments for San Diego Projects in Final Annual Funding Package Mar 11, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a historic federal spending bill that will make substantial investments in San Diego priorities that Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) fought to secure for Fiscal Year 2022. Rep. Peters Responds to President Biden’s First State of the Union Address: “We are building a better America.” Mar 1, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s first State of the Union address: “President Biden’s message tonight was clear: we are building a better America. Elected officials in San Diego declare support for Afghan refugee bill Feb 26, 2022 In The News San Diego political leaders and members of the volunteer coalition working to help Afghans leave their war-torn country called for federal legislation to help thousands of evacuees gain legal permanent residence at a news conference Saturday. 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