U.S. Senator · D · Michigan
Gary C. Peters
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 724 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 159
- Speeches
- 3
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Peters puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Peters's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
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Their stated view
- Enhancing Public Safety and Preparedness — Works to improve emergency response, disaster assistance, and public safety measures, including preventing violence and ensuring infrastructure safety.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Disaster Assistance Response
- Improve Federal Building Security Threats
The record (55)
- Bill authoredFederal Building Threat Notification ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredDisaster Assistance Simplification ActLatest action 2022-09-27
- Bill authoredImproving Federal Building Security Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredStopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance ActLatest action 2025-02-03
- Bill authoredHELP Response and Recovery ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredFire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments ActLatest action 2025-02-06
- Bill authoredDisaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families.Latest action 2025-07-16
Health care
Extensive record
Peters's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen Infant Formula Safety
The record (36)
- Bill authoredProtect Infant Formula from Contamination ActLatest action 2024-06-03
- Bill authoredShandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2025-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.Latest action 2025-03-24
- Bill authoredMaking Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
- Bill authoredMore Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-24
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".Latest action 2026-05-19
- Bill authoredBIOSECURE Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Peters's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Protecting Whistleblowers and Accountability — Seeks to expand protections for whistleblowers in federal contracting and improve transparency in government operations.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Whistleblower Protections for Contractors
The record (38)
- Bill authoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-29
- Bill authoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
- Bill authoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredFBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Floor speech / statementEXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026Latest action 2026-07-20
- Bill authoredGSA Technology Accountability ActLatest action 2024-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredAbsentee and Mail Voter Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2026-07-30
Technology
Extensive record
Peters's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthening Cybersecurity and Technology — Champions legislation to enhance national cybersecurity, improve space commerce, and advance technological capabilities in federal agencies and defense.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Space Commerce Oversight
The record (28)
- Bill authoredSpace Commerce Advisory Committee ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill authoredFederal Advisory Committee Database ActLatest action 2024-12-19
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam.Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.Latest action 2024-04-18
- Bill authoredPFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting ActLatest action 2023-06-12
- Bill authoredStreamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredTechnology Workforce Framework Act of 2024Latest action 2024-02-08
Defense & security
Extensive record
Peters's work here shows up as 20 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
20 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Reform Defense Contracting Practices
The record (20)
- Bill authoredA bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8800, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8595, NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED...Latest action 2026-06-30
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredA bill to exempt National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officers from active-duty end strength limits and to clarify the congressional committees to which the Secretary of Defense shall submit an annual report on security cooperation activities.Latest action 2024-06-20
- Bill authoredRecord of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2021Latest action 2021-04-21
- Bill authoredKeeping Military Families Together Act of 2024Latest action 2025-01-04
- Bill authoredImproving Contracting Outcomes Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-09
- Bill authoredFIT Procurement ActLatest action 2024-12-09
Environment & energy
Substantial record
Peters's work here shows up as 15 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
15 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Support for Great Lakes Environment — Advocates for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes ecosystem through targeted funding and research initiatives.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Great Lakes Partnership Act and GLRI
The record (15)
- Bill authoredRegional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-19
- Bill authoredGreat Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredMaintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-27
- Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "MODIFICATION TO THE START OF THE...Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredGrand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
- Bill cosponsoredSport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the date on which the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, and remembering the 29 lives lost in one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes.Latest action 2025-11-10
- Bill cosponsoredNationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
Veterans
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Peters has stated a position on supporting veterans and military personnel, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on veterans
Their stated view
- Supporting Veterans and Military Personnel — Focuses on improving healthcare, ensuring fair treatment, and enhancing workforce strategies for veterans and those serving in the armed forces.
What Peters stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Support for Great Lakes Environment
Advocates for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes ecosystem through targeted funding and research initiatives.
- 02Technology
Strengthening Cybersecurity and Technology
Champions legislation to enhance national cybersecurity, improve space commerce, and advance technological capabilities in federal agencies and defense.
- 03Democracy
Protecting Whistleblowers and Accountability
Seeks to expand protections for whistleblowers in federal contracting and improve transparency in government operations.
- 04Veterans
Supporting Veterans and Military Personnel
Focuses on improving healthcare, ensuring fair treatment, and enhancing workforce strategies for veterans and those serving in the armed forces.
- 05Justice
Enhancing Public Safety and Preparedness
Works to improve emergency response, disaster assistance, and public safety measures, including preventing violence and ensuring infrastructure safety.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Technology
Enhance Space Commerce Oversight
Authored the Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act to establish a committee providing expert advice on regulatory and policy issues affecting the commercial space industry.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored the 'Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act' (S.3283) in 2023, which was referred to committee, and a similar bill in 2026, which has seen no further action since being held at the desk.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSpace Commerce Advisory Committee ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredSpace Commerce Advisory Committee ActLatest action 2023-11-15
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill authoredFederal Advisory Committee Database ActLatest action 2024-12-19
- Bill authoredA bill to provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam.Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.Latest action 2024-04-18
- Bill authoredPFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting ActLatest action 2023-06-12
- Bill authoredStreamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
- Health
Strengthen Infant Formula Safety
Introduced the Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act, which aims to improve safety standards and prevent contamination in infant formula products.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored S.4369, the Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act, which was introduced on 2026-05-04 and is currently Held at the desk.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredProtect Infant Formula from Contamination ActLatest action 2024-06-03
- Bill authoredProtect Infant Formula from Contamination ActLatest action 2026-05-04
- Bill authoredShandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredShandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety ActLatest action 2024-02-05
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2025-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.Latest action 2025-03-24
- Bill authoredMaking Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
- Bill authoredMore Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-24
- Defense
Reform Defense Contracting Practices
Sponsored legislation to increase competition in Department of Defense contracting, aiming to ensure better value and efficiency in military procurements.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored 'A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.' on 2025-12-17, which is currently referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
On the record: 20 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8800, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8595, NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED...Latest action 2026-06-30
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredA bill to exempt National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officers from active-duty end strength limits and to clarify the congressional committees to which the Secretary of Defense shall submit an annual report on security cooperation activities.Latest action 2024-06-20
- Bill authoredRecord of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2021Latest action 2021-04-21
- Bill authoredKeeping Military Families Together Act of 2024Latest action 2025-01-04
- Bill authoredImproving Contracting Outcomes Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-09
- Bill authoredFIT Procurement ActLatest action 2024-12-09
- Justice
Improve Disaster Assistance Response
Advocates for the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act and HELP Response and Recovery Act to streamline federal aid processes and enhance local communities' ability to recover from emergencies.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act (2025-12-17) and the HELP Response and Recovery Act (2025-12-17), both of which were most recently held at the desk in the current Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredDisaster Assistance Simplification ActLatest action 2022-09-27
- Bill authoredDisaster Assistance Simplification ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredStopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance ActLatest action 2025-02-03
- Bill authoredHELP Response and Recovery ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredFire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments ActLatest action 2025-02-06
- Bill authoredDisaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-19
- Bill authoredFire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredHELP Response and Recovery ActLatest action 2024-03-21
- Democracy
Expand Whistleblower Protections for Contractors
Sponsored the Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act, aiming to safeguard federal contractors who report waste, fraud, and abuse.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored the 'Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026' (S.XXXX), which was introduced on May 21, 2026, and is currently held at the desk in the Senate.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-29
- Bill authoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
- Bill authoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredFBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Floor speech / statementEXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026Latest action 2026-07-20
- Bill authoredGSA Technology Accountability ActLatest action 2024-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredAbsentee and Mail Voter Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Environment
Support Great Lakes Partnership Act and GLRI
Senator Peters supports continued funding and strategic initiatives for Great Lakes restoration. He sponsored the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 (S. 4000), which is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
On the record: 15 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRegional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-19
- Bill authoredGreat Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredMaintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-27
- Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "MODIFICATION TO THE START OF THE...Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredGrand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
- Bill cosponsoredSport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the date on which the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, and remembering the 29 lives lost in one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes.Latest action 2025-11-10
- Bill cosponsoredNationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Justice
Improve Federal Building Security Threats
Introduced the Federal Building Threat Notification Act to ensure timely communication of threats to federal facilities, enhancing security for employees and visitors.
Where it stands: Senator Peters sponsored the Federal Building Threat Notification Act on 2026-08-10, which is currently held at the desk.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFederal Building Threat Notification ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredImproving Federal Building Security Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families.Latest action 2025-07-16
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.Latest action 2025-03-27
- Bill authoredFederal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021Latest action 2022-12-19
- Bill authoredFederal Contracting for Peace and Security ActLatest action 2022-12-15
- Bill authoredFederal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-16
- Bill authoredStreamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-28
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