Today, the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus marked a milestone of 50 Members with the addition of Congressman Steve Knight (R-CA) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH). Co-Chaired by Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), the Caucus’ significant membership expansion acknowledges the growing bipartisan support for action on climate change. “This surge of support for action on climate change is unprecedented and inspiring,” said Congressman Deutch. “Carlos and I s... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, welcomed two new members to the Caucus: Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ). With these additions, the Caucus now stands at 48 Members evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. “The effects of climate change don’t discriminate along party or state lines," said Congressman Deutch. "Our newest Caucus members from districts across the Delaware River from each other p... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), a Co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued the below statement after the members of the Caucus helped defeat an anti-climate amendment. The amendment would have eliminated a requirement for the Defense Department to report on military base vulnerability to climate change impacts and possible resiliency plans. “This is a victory for all those who believe Congress should be doing more to address climate change. This vote is proof that there is now... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and Representative of portions of South Florida already experiencing the damaging effects of climate change, issued this statement responding to reports that President Trump intends to remove the United States from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: "President Trump's unfortunate decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement all but guarantees we c... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement in response to President Trump’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018: "The President’s budget is morally bankrupt, cruelly demonizes the needy, and is premised on phony economic theories and farcical math. "If a President’s budget is meant to convey his values and priorities, then President Trump is making quite clear his contempt for working families and the most vulnerable Americans. In the President’s ideal America, the extremely rich rece... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, led a group of 21 members of the Caucus in a letter to President Trump urging him to maintain our country's commitment to the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. "It is imperative that we maintain our seat at the table in global discussions of how to address the threats posed by climate change," the letter states. "The Paris Agree... Read more

(Washington) Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act, bicameral legislation that would create an “Adapt America Fund” administered by the Secretary of Commerce and used to finance climate change adaptation and infrastructure resiliency projects. The bill would also authorize the U.S. Department of Treasury to issue up to $200 million annually in "Climate Change Bonds” to be purchased by Americans concerned about climate ch... Read more

(Washington) Reaching new heights, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), the co-Chairs of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, welcomed ten new Members of Congress to the Caucus, increasing the total membership to 34 members evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. The newest members of the Caucus are Reps. Darrell Issa (CA-49), Juan Vargas (CA-51), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), John Faso (NY-19), Thomas Suozzi (NY-03), Pete King (NY-... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), the Democratic Co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued this statement after the President signed a sweeping executive order rolling back crucial federal environmental protections: “This destructive executive order ends our nation’s progress on climate change under President Obama, and instead turns its back on American communities like mine in South Florida that are today dealing with its real world effects like sea level rise. President Trump ... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) signed on as a cosponsor of legislation to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF uses royalties paid by oil and gas companies' drilling to preserve national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. Since its creation by Congress in 1964, the Fund has provided nearly one billion dollars in funding to protect public lands in Florida alone. Recipients include the Florida Everglades, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, B... Read more