Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), the founding co-chair of the House bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued this statement after President Trump formally began the process of withdrawing the United States from the Paris agreement: "Only in Washington, D.C. is climate change a partisan issue. The rest of the nation understands that climate change is a real, serious, and worsening threat to communities. We can't wait for President Trump and his Administration of climate deniers to wake up. As t... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 660, "Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes": "We have conducted this impeachment inquiry ... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), the founding co-chair of the bipartisan House Climate Solutions Caucus, issued this statement applauding the formation of a companion Senate Climate Solutions Caucus led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Mike Braun (R-IN): "You only have to look at the millions of people who marched last month demanding action on climate change to sense the urgency felt by people here at home and around the world. We have no time to waste. I'm proud that in the House we've brough... Read more

Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Kay Granger (R-TX), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), Marc Veasey (D-TX), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), the Co-Chairs of the House of Representatives Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, remember the horrific massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue and honor the memories of the 11 victims. As the Co-Chairs of the Task Force, the Members of Congress issued the following joint statement: “It is with the de... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued this statement on President Donald Trump pressing the Ukrainian president to investigate Vice President Biden and withholding aid to Ukraine while making his demands: "Seeking campaign help from a foreign government is illegal, unethical, and an un-American abuse of power. Allegations that the President tied Ukrainian aid needed to combat Russian aggression to his demands are outrageous and must be fu... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement on the Israeli government's decision to bar certain Members of Congress from visiting Israel: "I am extremely disappointed that the Israeli government has chosen not to allow my colleagues to enter Israel. "It is well known that I have strong disagreements with my colleagues’ views on Israel. I support a two-state solution ... Read more

After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement: "House Democrats just passed a national defense bill that will ensure our nation provides for our men and women in uniform and strengthens our military resolve around the world, including by ensuring the reckless decisions by President Trump don’t lead us to unnecessary conflict. "We prioritized the needs of our military by passing the ... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement following reports that Spanish River High School Principal William Latson told a parent that he “can’t say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event” and “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened" and the principal's reassignment by the Palm Beach County School District: "I really don't understand how the principal of Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, could question the historical fact that i... Read more

Following passage of a supplemental funding bill for border security and humanitarian assistance on the southern border, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement: "The conditions in these federal facilities housing migrant children are appalling and should offend every American. There is no excuse for failing to provide these children with even the most basic necessities to keep them clean and safe. The Administration must answer to Congress and the American people what will be done ... Read more

Today, following the news that Iran released U.S. permanent resident Nizar Zakka after nearly four years of imprisonment, Chairman Ted Deutch (D-FL) issued this statement: "I'm pleased that, after more than 1,350 days imprisoned in Iran, Nizar Zakka is returning home to his family and friends. Unfortunately, Iran continues to detain other Americans and U.S. permanent residents, including my constituent Bob Levinson who has been missing in Iran since 2007. Iran must stop this despicable practice ... Read more