On September 12, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the United States Congress to take prompt actions to address climate change. The language in the resolution requests that Congress recognize the significant effects that climate change will have on the nation, and more specifically, the southeast Florida region. It also requests prompt action from Congress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels by implementing effective policies and programs. The re... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), co-founder and co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued this statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 119, which rejects outright carbon dividend proposals as viable options to address the urgent problem of climate change: "At a time when more and more Americans understand the urgent need for action on climate change, Congress should look at every possible option. The threats posed to our national secu... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), co-founder and co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued this statement urging his caucus colleagues to vote against a resolution introduced by Congressman Steve Scalise (R-FL), House Majority Whip, which rejects outright carbon dividend proposals as viable options to address the urgent problem of climate change: "This is an important moment for the Climate Solutions Caucus to show the American people that Democrats and Republicans can stand toget... Read more

The bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus welcomed five new members to its growing list: Representatives Erik Paulsen (MN-03), Tom MacArthur (NJ-03), Eliot Engel(NY-16), Peter Roskam (IL-6), and Ron Kind (WI-3). Co-Chaired and founded by Representatives Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) and Ted Deutch (FL-22) in February 2016, the Caucus is now comprised of 78 Members of Congress, split evenly between Democrats and Republicans, representing diverse districts from across the country. “Now 78 Members strong, t... Read more

The bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus welcomed four new members to its growing membership: Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01), Congressman Mark Sanford(SC-01), Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-05), and Congressman Daniel Donovan (NY-11). Co-Chaired by Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), the Caucus now has 66 members, split evenly between Democrats and Republicans, representing diverse districts from across the country. “I’m pleased to kick off the new year w... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), founding co-chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, issued the following statement after President Trump omitted climate change as a national security threat in his National Security Strategy report: “Whether this President wants to accept the evidence or not, climate change is an urgent national security threat that’s already having damaging effects across our country. Denying the facts and removing climate change from our national security strategy wil... Read more

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