Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), founding co-chairs of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, led a bipartisan Caucus letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, affirming their "support for the Clean Power Plan regulations on the building of new power plants" and urging the Administration to maintain the regulations and "work to achieve solutions that will provide good jobs, economic growth, and a safe climate for us and future Ame... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), founding co-chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued this statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to reverse President Obama’s landmark Clean Power Plan, which set the United States on a more sustainable and climate-friendly path: “When President Obama implemented the Clean Power Plan in 2015, it was a landmark move to curb our pollution. Following the Clean Air Act’s directive to improve air quality as a public health concern, the ... Read more

The bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus welcomed six new members to its growing membership: Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congressman Pat Tiberi (OH-12), Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01). Co-Chaired by Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), the Caucus is now comprised of 58 Members of Congress, split evenly between Democrats and Republicans, ... Read more

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