Today, U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement following repeated violations of the Hatch Act during the Republican National Convention: "What we saw this week was a clear violation of the Hatch Act, a misuse of taxpayer resources, and shameless disregard for the norms that protect the integrity of American democracy. "No part of the Republican National Convention should have taken place on White House grounds. No fireworks spelling out 'Trump 2020' should have framed the Wa... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement following the announcement of an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates: "I welcome today’s historic announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will move toward normalization of relations. I appreciate the joint statement in which the United States, Israel, and the UAE commit to normalization and a suspension of ... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement after the Florida Department of Health reported 15,300 new positive COVID-19 cases, breaking the record of the largest single day case increase of any state since the pandemic began: "This is not the kind of national record Floridians want; a staggering 15,300 new cases in Florida paired with dangerously-high hospitalization levels. "Yet Governor DeSantis goes on TV almost daily to attack reporters and distract the public with confusion and mi... Read more

After Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law "Alyssa's Law," which requires teachers and school staff to have panic buttons that directly alert law enforcement of emergencies, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement: "I will never forget hearing Lori Alhadeff passionately call for action after her beautiful daughter Alyssa was killed at Stoneman Douglas High School. I have seen the love she has for Alyssa through her tireless work to get Alyssa's Law passed and signed, not only in Fl... Read more

This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act to address the ongoing coronavirus public health crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers, including funds for testing and tracing measures, funding for South Florida’s cities and counties, additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, and extended unemployment benefits. Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) voted in favor of the Heroes Act. Upon its passage, he issued this... Read more

Following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement of an investigation into the state's troubled unemployment system, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement: "It’s been over five weeks since Congress passed the CARES Act. We provided federal benefits to unemployed Americans, extended state benefits, and offered assistance to contractors and gig workers for the first time. "We knew many weeks ago that there was a problem, yet only now does the Governor want an investigation. "We ... Read more

This evening, Chairman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement to mark Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day: "Israel, like countries around the world, has been focused on responding to the coronavirus pandemic within its borders and keeping its people safe and healthy. Though virtual celebrations may not be the same, from a distance we honor Israel's storied past, her robust growth, and her strength today. "As a member of the United States Congress, I celebrate the values and priorities Isra... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement on Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: "This past January, I visited Auschwitz, the deadliest of the Nazi concentration camps, to mark 75 years since its liberation by Allied forces. I walked through the camp where more than 1.1 million people perished during the Holocaust, mostly European Jews; where hundreds of thousands were subjected to torture, starvation, experimentation, and ultimately, mass execution in gas chambers. "Sevent... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), representing the Levinson family of Coral Springs in Congress, issued this statement: "I am devastated for the Levinson family. Christine, Susan, Stephanie, Sarah, Samantha, Dan, David, and Doug are remarkable people that I respect enormously. They have endured more than any family should ever have to, and it has been my great honor to fight alongside them for Bob’s return. They deserved a better outcome. They deserved to be reunited with Bob. "Bob and his family ... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement in response to Senator Bernie Sanders’ comments on the upcoming AIPAC Conference: “I saw Senator Sanders’ statements this morning about Israel and next week’s AIPAC conference. “Israelis and Palestinians do have the right to live in peace and security. The rocket attacks from Palestinian Islamic Jihad against Israel threaten the s... Read more