
Gary C. Peters
Democratic · U.S. Senator for Michigan
Nearing proposed limit
Senate terms
2
Years in Congress
17
First took office (this chamber)
January 6, 2015
Current term ends
January 3, 2027
Next election
November 2026 NOT RUNNING
Age
67
2026 plans
Not seeking re-election. Announced January 28, 2025. News report ↗
Service in Congress
- House 2009–2015
- Senate 2015–present
Committees
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsRanking MemberSubcommittees: Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Ex officio); Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census (Ex officio); Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs (Ex officio)
- Committee on AppropriationsSubcommittees: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; Department of Homeland Security; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Committee on Armed ServicesSubcommittees: Airland; Cybersecurity; Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationSubcommittees: Telecommunications and Media; Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries; Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness; Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (Ranking Member)
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