Representatives Ted Deutch (FL-22), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Doris Matsui (CA-06), and John Larson (CT-01) led over 100 of their colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to protect Social Security by rejecting any proposal that would cut or eliminate premiums in the form of payroll contributions, thus weakening dedicated funding to the Social Security Trust Funds. "Throughout your campaign for president you promised the American people that you would not cut Social Security," the lett... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) co-introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to ensure Social Security solvency through the end of the century. Specifically, the bill would improve benefits through an across-the-board benefit increase, implement a more accurate cost of living formula, create a new special minimum benefit, and cut taxes for over 10 million beneficiaries. The bill funds these changes by eliminating the cap on Social Security tax for those earning greater than $400... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22-) joined as a cosponsor of the Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act. This legislation would expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care. While these items are needed by many Medicare beneficiaries, they are generally ineligible for Medicare coverage. A copy of H.R. 508 is available here. Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) co-introduced the CPI-E Act of 2017, legislation to provide for cost-of-living increases based on the Consumer Price Index for the elderly. The purchasing needs of seniors differ from the rest of the population. The cost of living formula currently used by the Department of Health and Human Services to determine whether Social Security recipients will receive an increase in benefits does not adequately take into account the rising expenditures of retirement,... 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

The Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act (H.R. 4676), authored by Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL), passed the House of Representatives today with unanimous bipartisan support. A despicable breed of financial predators have been advertising themselves to the veterans community claiming that, for a hefty fee paid by the veteran, they can speed up the claims process with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Although it is illegal under existing law for anyone who is... Read more

Today, the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus announced the creation of a new task force to push for legislative and administrative action to protect the dignity and security of elderly LGBT people. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) has accepted the Caucus Co-Chairs’ request to serve as chair of the bipartisan task force, which includes Reps. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Mark Takano (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the LGBT Equality Caucus; Ted Lieu (D-CA), Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus; and LGBT Equality Caucu... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) issued this statement in reaction to President Obama's final State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama argued that a bright future awaits our nation should we as a people come together to work for it. Our nation has made great strides in recent years, with a deficit reduced by a trillion dollars, an unemployment rate cut in half, and a health care system that covers 18 million more Americans. Yet as the sponsor of the Democracy for All Amendment, I whole... Read more

With nearly one million recent college graduates entering repayment on their student loans this month, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) is unveiling new legislation this Thursday, November 12, 2015 aimed at protecting borrowers amid our $1.3 trillion student loan debt crisis. Joining Congressman Deutch in support of these new legislative efforts will be Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), senior administrators from Palm Beach State College, and Florida borrowers each struggling to repay student de... Read more

(Lake Worth, FL) Next Thursday, November 12, 2015, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) will host a press conference on our nation’s $1.3 trillion student debt crisis and unveil new legislation aimed at protecting the rights and well-being of borrowers. Joining the Congressman for the press conference will be Floridians who span generations but are struggling to repay their student loans, from the recent graduate just entering repayment to the senior whose Social Security checks are being garnished by... Read more