Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed two bills introduced by Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee. Chairman Deutch's bipartisan ‘‘Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act," introduced with Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL), would empower the President to impose sanctions on those who take American host... Read more

Today, U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, introduced a resolution condemning Iran’s human rights violations, particularly its persecution of its Baha’i minority, and urging the Administration to impose sanctions against the Iranian regime for its human rights abuses. The resolution was introduced with U.S. Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Jan Schakowsky (... 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 on the Trump Administration’s plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians: “As a proud pro-Israel Member of Congress, I have consistently expressed my support for a two-state solution, to be negotiated directly between Israel and the Palestinians, that ensures Israel’s security and establishes a viable Palestinian state. "I... Read more

In advance of the White House's announcement of its peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism issued this statement: "Like the rest of the world, I have read with great interest speculative reports of what might be in the Trump Administration’s peace plan. As Chairman of the Middle East Subcommittee, I have been trying to get briefed on this plan ... Read more

Today, 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, joined Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY), David Cicilline (D-RI), Brian Mast (R-FL), and Brad Sherman (D-CA) in sending a letter, signed by 104 members, to Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nation... 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 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