Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement following passage of the War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res.83) to require President Trump to seek an explicit Authorization for Use of Military Force before taking the country into a protracted war with Iran: "Qassem Soleimani was a ruthless terrorist with the blood of American soldiers on his hands. We do not mourn his death. The ... Read more

This morning, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously approved Chairman Ted Deutch's (FL-22) resolution supporting the people of Iran's peaceful and legitimate protests against the oppressive and corrupt regime in Tehran. This resolution was jointly introduced with Ranking Member Joe Wilson (SC-02). "Congress has long expressed bipartisan support for the human rights of the Iranian people, including the rights to peaceably assemble and protest," Congressman Deutch said. "In the face of p... Read more

Following passage of the bipartisan spending agreement for fiscal year 2020, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement: "The American people elected a new majority in the House, one that would work with Republicans while standing firm on Democratic values to make our country healthier and stronger. With this bipartisan spending bill, Congress is investing in initiatives to prevent gun violence, protect our environment, expand access to healthcare, and care for our veterans at risk of ... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), respectively the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, introduced a resolution (H.Res. 752) supporting the people of Iran's peaceful and legitimate protests against the oppressive and corrupt regime in Tehran. The resolution can be accessed here. "As Iranians from across the country take to the streets to protest their oppressive govern... Read more

On October 23, 2019, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot L. Engel and House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Chairman Ted Deutch led a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper requesting an urgent briefing on reports that U.S.-origin military equipment provided to the United Arab Emirates ended up in the hands of secessionist forces in Yemen. The letter also expresses concern that the Islamic... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33), and Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) introduced legislation to clarify and strengthen American policy in support of a peaceful diplomatic resolution to the Libyan conflict and to deter foreign interference in Libya. This legislation sanctions individuals who commit human rights violations in Libya, support Russia’s military intervention in Libya, or threaten the peace, security, and stability o... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), who represents the family of Bob Levinson, published an op-ed on CNN.com urging world leaders to use the United Nations General Assembly to bring up the cases of individuals unjustly detained in Iran. "Last December, six families penned an impassioned open letter to the world pleading for assistance in securing the release of their loved ones unjustly detained in Iran. Many of these families are still waiting for the world to heed their call for the safe return of... 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

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Resolution 246 by a vote of 398-17 to express opposition to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. "You simply will not and cannot achieve lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians and work toward a two-state solution if you support a movement that seeks to delegitimize the very existence of Israel," Congressman Deutch continued. "I am relentlessly opposed to the global Boycott, Divestment, a... Read more

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed Chairman Ted Deutch's legislation, the "United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act," which would strengthen the US-Israel relationship, provide justice to victims of terror, and allow security and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians to continue. Chairman Deutch introduced this legislation with Ranking Member Joe Wilson. Below is a transcript of Congressman Deutch's remarks. Click the image to watch a video of h... Read more