The Republican-led Rules Committee in the House of Representatives has rejected consideration of an amendment introduced by Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) to protect seniors from a potential repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Congressman Deutch's amendment would have preserved prescription drug discounts for Medicare beneficiaries in the 'donut hole,' ensured seniors receive the free check-ups and screenings afforded to them by the health care law, and protected the FBI an... Read more

The greeting “have a happy and healthy new year,” will carry new meaning for millions of American families and seniors this year as key components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act take effect. These reforms follow those enacted in 2010, which included the end of coverage denials to children with preexisting conditions and the ability of young adults to stay on their parents’ plans until age 26. Starting in 2011, over 20,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Florida’s 19th district and ... Read more

“This is not the package I would have crafted or the bill on which I wanted to vote. However, it was the only bill that came before me with a shot at helping the people hurting most in this economy before a Republican Congress with very different priorities convenes in just a few weeks.” Read more

This opinion piece by Congressman Ted Deutch was published by the Miami Herald on December 14, 2010. President Obama should be commended for fighting to include additional tax cuts for working Americans during negotiations with congressional Republicans over the approaching expiration of the Bush tax cuts. Giving struggling American families extra spending money will provide our economy with a desperately needed boost. Yet, one method by which the compromise tax bill provides American workers w... Read more

(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) expressed concern over a provision in the recently unveiled tax cut compromise that would jeopardize Social Security's independent revenue stream and make the budget responsible for $120 billion per year towards Social Security. The temporary 2 percent payroll tax cut included in the compromise would have the unprecedented consequence of forcing the hard-earned retirement benefits of America's workers to compete with defense spending, child... Read more

"There is no group of Americans more deserving of our recognition, our gratitude, and our devotion than our nation’s veterans. South Florida is a community that many of our nation’s veterans call home, and working on behalf of them in Congress is a tremendous honor. Paying tribute to our nation’s heroes is deeply important to me. My own father was a World War II veteran who earned a Purple Heart while fighting at the Battle of the Bulge. While he is no longer with us, I strive to honor his sacri... Read more

Nonpartisan Report Confirms Deutch's Bill Improves Benefits, Extends Social Security's Solvency Read more

Keep Up With Retirees' Costs Representing South Florida in Congress, I regularly hold town meetings with retirees. Inevitably, the first question from the crowd is one I often ask myself, “Why are folks in Washington lying about Social Security?” There is a bizarre consensus that dismantling this cherished program by raising the retirement age or cutting benefits would somehow fix the federal budget. But that would only inflict harm on the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security to su... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) has introduced legislation comprehensively improving Social Security benefits and strengthening the program’s financial future. The Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act of 2010 extends the solvency of Social Security - without raising the retirement age or slashing benefits – and finally guarantees adequate and accurate cost of living adjustments each year. Read more

I wanted to let you know that starting today, thousands of seniors who fall into the Medicare donut hole will soon receive $250 checks to help afford their prescription drugs. Read more