Today, to mark the ten year anniversary of Robert Levinson’s disappearance from Iran, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a resolution to bring attention to Bob’s case and pressure the Iranian government to do more to help bring him home to his family. Bob, a retired FBI agent and a private investigator, went missing from Iran’s Kish Island on March 9, 2007 and is the longest held America... Read more

Today, the Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism delivered a letter to President Trump urging him to prepare and implement a comprehensive strategy to combat anti-Semitism. In light of the recent waves of anti-Semitic threats and attacks since January 1 and following President Trump's condemnation of these incidents in his address to Congress, the Co-Chairs outline specific proposals for improving the federal government's approach to anti-Semitism. “If 100 branches o... Read more

(Washington) This week, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced two bills to protect the rights of immigrants. The legislation would protect immigrants from fraud schemes and ensure immigrants are informed of their legal rights. The Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act (H.R. 912) would impose a fine and possible jail sentence for offering fraudulent immigration legal services. The Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act (H.R. 913) would require immi... Read more

(Washington) Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), the co-Chairs of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, welcome four new members to the Caucus, bringing the total membership to 24 split evenly between Democrats and Republicans. Representing diverse districts from across the country, the new members are Congressman David Reichert (R-WA), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL). The mission of the C... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, together with 50 of his colleagues, delivered a letter to President Trump urging him to restore the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence to their appropriate posts on the Principals Committee of the National Security Council. The letter is in response to President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum issued on January 28, in which he removed the Chairman of the Jo... Read more

(Washington) Days after the seven year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) joined Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) in re-introducing the Democracy for All Amendment. This constitutional amendment would help to reverse the concentration of political influence held by large corporations and the wealthiest Americans capable of spend... Read more

(Washington) Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) was selected to serve in two significant leadership roles in the U.S. House of Representatives. A testament to his standing among his colleagues as he begins his fifth term, Congressman Deutch will serve as Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee and continue to lead the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa as Ranking Member. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced the new appointment this morning. “Congre... Read more

(Washington) Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), the co-chairs of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, welcomed five new members to the Caucus, rounding out the membership early in the 115th Congress to twenty members evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. The mission of the Climate Solutions Caucus is to educate members on economically-viable options to reduce climate risk and to explore bipartisan policy options that address the impacts, causes, ... Read more

Congressman Deutch (FL-22) announced today a legislative package that aims to strengthen consumer protections to help ensure a safe and secure retirement for veterans, their families, and seniors. Fighting for America's seniors and veterans are among Congressman Deutch's top legislative priorities. “I made a commitment to my constituents that I would be an effective voice in Washington for the issues that matter most to them. I’m honored to represent a large population of seniors and veterans, t... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), senior member of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement following President-elect Trump’s insufficient plan to settle his many potential ethical and legal conflicts of interest as he enters office. “Today Donald Trump came ready with his props but without necessary substance. This plan fails every ethics test, and as soon as Donald Trump takes the oath of office next week he will be in violation of the Constitution. The American people are stil... Read more