Scott H. Peters
24
Low self-dealing
4/6 components have data
#79 of 193 scored
Scott Peters, a San Diego Democrat in the House since 2013, sits on Energy and Commerce and Budget and is vice-chair of the New Democrat Coalition. His household is among the wealthiest in Congress, mostly through his wife's family office, Cameron Holdings. His spouse's 250 reported trades since late 2023 are Treasuries, municipal bonds and private funds, with no individual public stocks; a handful of 2026 private stakes are in energy and health sectors his committee oversees. His heaviest mark is money: a high PAC share and 2021 drug-industry contributions that coincided with his vote against a Medicare negotiation provision, which his office says improved the final law. He missed 1.5% of votes this Congress.
Public record
- In Congress since
- 2013
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
Budget - Missed votes, 119th Congress
- 1.5% (10 of 674; median member 1.9%)
- Campaign money, 2025–26 cycle
- $1.8M raised · 59% from PACs & committees · $2.6M cash on hand FEC ↗
The stock-trading ban
H.R. 7008 passage, Jul 22, 2026
NoCosponsored a ban bill
NoneH.R. 7008 bans new stock purchases by members, spouses and dependents; it doesn't force sales of existing holdings. The Senate vote was on the version paired with the SAVE Act, which is why no Democrat voted yes. Full breakdown →
Disclosed stock trades
185trades since Jan 2025
103buys
82sells
17filed past 45 days
$33M–$62Mdisclosed value range
| Traded | Filed | Owner | Asset | Type | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | New York, NY City COMB TX [GS] | Sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | Irvine Ranch CA WRSR UTIL [GS] | Buy | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | Petaluma CA WASTE SWR UTIL [GS] | Buy | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | Energy Northwest WA PWR UTIL [GS] | Sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | UNIV CA PUB EDUC [GS] | Buy | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | Kent Street O&M Holdings LLC [OT] | Buy | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 1d | Spouse | West VY Mission CMN EDUC [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 2d | Spouse | Smash Capital Fund II LP [OT] | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 2d | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 3d | Spouse | Enterprise CA [GS] | Sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 4d | Spouse | Palmdale CA Sch [GS] | Sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 4d | Spouse | Ro [OL] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 late 4d | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Pittsburgh, CA Successor Agency [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Audax Senior Loan Fund ST LP [OT] | Buy | Spouse/DC Over $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Smash Capital Fund II LP [OT] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | Spouse/DC Over $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Buy | Spouse/DC Over $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Los Angeles CA GO UTX [GS] | Partial sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Los Angeles CA IMPT SCH [GS] | Sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Los Angeles CA IMPTSch [GS] | Sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Charlotte-Meckle HLTH [GS] | Sell | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Spouse | Valo Ventures GP II, LP [OT] | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 late 2d | Spouse | Los Angeles Cnty CA TRANs [GS] | Buy | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Charlotte-Meckle HLTH [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Form Energy [OL] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Allocate Alpha Fund II LP [OT] | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Allocate Premier Access Fund [OT] | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Dublin CA UNIF SCH DIST [GS] | Sell | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | San Juan CA UNI GO UTX [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Smash Capital Fund II LP [OT] | Buy | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | New York, NY City COMB TX [GS] | Buy | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bill [GS] | Partial sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Grapevine-Colleyville TX GO UTX [GS] | Sell | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | Southwestern Community Coll Educ [GS] | Buy | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bills [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | San Juan CA USD IMPT SCH [GS] | Sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | U. S. Treasury Bills [GS] | Partial sell | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Dublin CA UNIF SCH DIST [GS] | Sell | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Kentucky PUB UTIL [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 20, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Energy Northwest WA PWR UTIL [GS] | Buy | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 19, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Chabot-Las Positas COLL EDUC [GS] | Buy | $100,001 - $250,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 19, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Miami-Dade Cnty FL SCH COPS [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 19, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Val Verde CA UNIF SCH [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 18, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bills [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | EEMA O&M Services Group [OL] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Kent Street Group LLC [OT] | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Visalia CA Unif Imp Sch [GS] | Sell | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 14, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Burbank Glendale PA Air Tran [GS] | Buy | $250,001 - $500,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 14, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | U.S. Treasury Bills [GS] | Partial sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | filing ↗ |
| May 11, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Spouse | Los Angeles CA IMPT SCH [GS] | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | filing ↗ |
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Amounts are the ranges members must report, not exact values. The STOCK Act requires a report within 45 days of a trade; "late" counts days past that deadline, measured to the filing date.
How the score breaks down
Stock self-tradinghousehold / spouse
25% weight
20
Greederboard's parse of 33 periodic transaction reports (Dec 2023 to Aug 2026) shows 250 transactions, all owned by his spouse and none in individual public stocks: mostly U.S. Treasuries and municipal bonds, plus private funds and direct private-company stakes. Volume is large ($52M-$84M in reported ranges, mostly Treasury roll-overs). 17 transactions were filed 1-4 days past the 45-day deadline. Several 2026 private stakes (energy storage, online health) sit in sectors Energy and Commerce oversees, which keeps the score above the funds-only floor.
A December 2023 PTR lists spouse purchases and partial sales of U.S. Treasury bills and notes, several in the 'Spouse/DC Over $1,000,000' range, plus municipal bonds.Official recorddisclosures-clerk.house.gov ↗Spouse bought a $250,001-$500,000 stake in Form Energy (described as 'Energy Storage') on 06/26/2026.Official recorddisclosures-clerk.house.gov ↗Spouse bought a $250,001-$500,000 stake in Ro (described as 'Online Health') on 08/03/2026; the report was signed 09/21/2026, a few days past the 45-day window.Official recorddisclosures-clerk.house.gov ↗Spouse bought a $250,001-$500,000 stake in Solace Health ('Digital Patient Advocacy Platform') on 01/14/2026.Official recorddisclosures-clerk.house.gov ↗A May 2026 PTR lists a spouse purchase in Audax Senior Loan Fund in the 'Spouse/DC Over $1,000,000' range.Official recorddisclosures-clerk.house.gov ↗
Net-worth enrichment in office
15% weight
10
Peters' household wealth comes largely from his wife Lynn Gorguze, CEO of the family office Cameron Holdings, and was already in the tens of millions when he entered Congress in 2013. Range-based estimates have bounced between roughly $40M and $112M depending on year and method, which reflects disclosure ranges more than growth. No sign of growth beyond prior wealth and market returns.
Citing OpenSecrets, a Jan. 2013 report put his net worth between -$33.7M and $206.2M (average $86.2M) and noted his wife is the daughter of La Jolla industrialist Vincent Gorguze.News reportingsandiegoreader.com ↗His 2025 annual report lists spouse S-corp income of $100,001-$1,000,000 from Cameron Holdings Corp via Cameron Investment Corp, a 'family office investor'.Official recorddisclosures-clerk.house.gov ↗He is married to Lynn Gorguze, president and CEO of Cameron Holdings.Reference databaseen.wikipedia.org ↗
Money → action alignmentcorrelation, not proof of any quid-pro-quo
20% weight
50
Correlation, not proof. Peters takes an unusually high share of PAC money (about $1.30M of $2.29M in 2023-24) and sits on Energy and Commerce, which writes drug-pricing law. KHN's database showed he received the most drug-industry money of any member in the first half of 2021 ($63,900), the same year he was one of three committee Democrats whose votes deadlocked a Medicare negotiation provision 29-29. His office said his pressure produced a version that later passed; his San Diego district is home to many drug companies.
He received $63,900 from drug companies in the first half of 2021, the most of any member of Congress, per KHN's Pharma Cash to Congress database.News reportingmedcitynews.com ↗He was one of three Democrats who voted against the drug pricing provision in Energy and Commerce; the vote deadlocked 29-29 in September 2021.News reportingopb.org ↗For 2023-2024 his campaign reported about $2.29M in receipts, including about $1.30M from other committees (PACs) and about $426K from individuals.Official recordfec.gov ↗
Campaign-fund personal useno data
15% weight
—
No FEC finding, ethics complaint or reporting alleging personal use of campaign or leadership-PAC funds was found. A 2016 FEC matter naming his committee among ~58 respondents in a case centered on another campaign ended in a unanimous no-reason-to-believe finding.
Revolving door & familyno data
15% weight
—
No family members registered as lobbyists or office-linked contracts were found.
Skips the job to fundraise
10% weight
3
Voteview's 119th Congress roll-call data shows Peters missed 10 of 674 recorded votes (1.5%), below the ~1.9% House median. No reporting of absences tied to fundraising.
Sources behind this score: 8 official record · 5 news reporting · 1 reference database. Score = weighted average of the components that have data; the 2 without sourced evidence are excluded, never counted against the member. Methodology →
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