This morning, as Rep. Ted Deutch (FL-19) returned to America on an overnight flight from Tel Aviv, he learned of the death of Osama bin Laden through an emotional message from the pilot to the passengers and crew. Upon landing, he released this statement: "The death of Osama bin Laden nearly a decade after he masterminded the horrific attacks of September 11th, 2001 is an historic moment that underscores the resolve of the American people to see justice through. We are grateful for the incredibl... Read more

After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning in Tel Aviv, U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch (D-FL), Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Jack Kingston (R-GA), Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), John Barrow (D-GA), Tim Murphy (R-PA), Ben Chandler (D-KY), and Larry Kissell (D-NC) released this statement on a purported deal between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas to form a unity government: "Yesterday, we learned of a purported agreement to form a unity government between... Read more

(Washington, DC) Next week, Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will join a bipartisan delegation of U.S. Representatives on a trip to Israel. During meetings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the delegation will meet with Israeli leaders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni, and top military officials including U.S. General Robert Moeller. The delegation will also visit Sderot and the Gaza Strip border, receive a security br... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) released the following statement in reaction to the explosion of a bomb today in Jerusalem that killed a 59-year-old woman and injured dozens more: “Today’s horrific bombing in Jerusalem is yet another attack in a surge of violence perpetuated by Palestinian terrorists against innocent Israeli citizens,” said Congressman Ted Deutch. “The victims of this heinous attack and the Israeli people deserve the full support of the international community as they seek to defe... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch has signed onto H.R. 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. When Fidel Castro's Communist government came to power in 1959, they confiscated trademarks that Cubans owned in the United States and other countries. In 1998, Congress enacted Section 211 of the Omnibus Appropriations bill, which protects United States trademarks and their rightful owners from confiscation by the Cuban government. Section 211 prohibits the extension of any United States trademark... Read more

The Iran Transparency and Accountability Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) gained critical momentum today as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), and House colleague Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) joined him as original cosponsors for its reintroduction in the 112th Congress. The Iran Transparency and Accountability Act would require companies to make public any investments in Iran’s energy sector in their quarterly and annual reports ... 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

Congressman Ted Deutch released the following statement on the 9th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001: “Today, on the 9th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we remember a day filled with tragedy, sadness, and unparalleled patriotism. Every year we pause to honor the victims of the attacks and their families, and to celebrate the heroism of those who gave their lives in the service of others and to every citizen and first responder that risked ev... Read more

Yesterday, Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (ITA), along with Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the Middle East Subcommittee Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Rep. Ron Klein (D-FL), member of the Financial Services and Foreign Affairs committees, and Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) Ranking Member of the Middle East Subcommittee. Read more

“The stakes could not be higher. Again and again, Ahmadinejad has called for the destruction of our ally Israel and a world without the United States. Just yesterday, Iran announced it now possesses 37 pounds of 20-percent enriched uranium, the necessary grade of purity for producing a nuclear weapon. This behavior is intolerable, and today the Congress of the United States sends the clear message to Iran that their pursuit of nuclear weapons will not be allowed. Read more