Gary
Peters

Peters has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Federal agencies should meet measurable performance standardsPeters sponsored the Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024 (S.709), which was enacted into law, and the Financial Management Risk Reduction Act (S.4716), also enacted. Both measures address how federal agencies report on and manage their operational and financial performance. He also sponsored the Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act (S.1549), which expands data available to the CBO for budget analysis.
• 02
  Great Lakes resources warrant dedicated federal protectionPeters sponsored the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act (S.2878), enacted into law, which reauthorizes federal research programs supporting fishery management in the Great Lakes. The legislation continues funding for scientific work that informs conservation and commercial fishing policy across the Great Lakes region.
• 03
  Military families deserve protections during service transitionsPeters sponsored the Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024 (S.2181), which was enacted, addressing policies that affect military families during periods of service-related relocation or transition. He also sponsored the CADETS Act (S.467), enacted into law, and the RAPID Reserve Act (S.2062), which has been reintroduced multiple times and is in committee.
• 04
  Homeland security infrastructure requires sustained federal oversightPeters sponsored the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.4698), enacted into law, which reauthorizes interagency task forces within the Department of Homeland Security. He also sponsored the Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 (S.3613), enacted, and the Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025 (S.3404), currently in committee, which addresses cybersecurity standards for satellite systems.
• 05
  Transportation safety and anti-trafficking efforts merit legislative actionPeters sponsored the Strengthening the Commercial Driver's License Information System Act (S.3475), enacted into law, which improves the national database tracking commercial driver licensing and safety records. He also sponsored the IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act (S.670), enacted, and the Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act (S.1858), enacted, which aligns federal disaster relief application timelines.