Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) published a letter to the editor in the Miami Herald highlighting why U.S. Attorney General William Barr must come before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday to answer questions. "Whether demanding the Attorney General defend preexisting conditions protections, shining light on the detention of children ensnared in our broken immigration system, or asking Barr about misleading spin he put on the Mueller ... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) joined with Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) to reintroduce the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Senate companion (S. 512). Seniors are at particular risk of scams. Cleverly disguised fraud schemes pop up regularly that are specifically designed to confuse seniors and steal their money. In many cases, seniors have watched their entire life savings disappear i... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act," legislation to strengthen Social Security and guarantee its solvency for generations to come by restoring fairness to Social Security contributions. The "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act" would phase out the contributions cap over seven years until everyone pay into Social Security at the same rate all year long. Most Americans contribute 6.2% of... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act," legislation to strengthen Social Security and guarantee its solvency for generations to come by restoring fairness to Social Security contributions. The "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act" would phase out the contributions cap over seven years until everyone pay into Social Security at the same rate all year long. Most Americans contribute 6.2% o... Read more

Just now, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate-passed resolution (S.J.Res. 7) directing the President to withdraw all United States Armed Forces from the conflict in Yemen unless authorized by Congress. This follows House passage of the companion legislation (H.J.Res. 37) on February 13, 2019. House passage of S.J.Res. 7 sends the resolution to President Trump's desk. Following passage of S.J.Res. 7, Chairman Deutch issued this statement: "The United States plays an essential role... Read more

Following reports that special counsel Robert Mueller delivered his report to U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), a senior member on the House Judiciary Committee, issued this statement: "Special counsel Mueller and his team have worked tirelessly to investigate how Russia interfered in our 2016 presidential election, and I applaud his team for their hard work to expose the truth and hold people accountable. "Make no mistake, this is only the first step. The Attorney... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) introduced legislation to provide needed support for LGBT older adults and increase their access to health care and culturally competent services. The Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act updates the Older Americans Act to better serve LGBT elders, who face disproportionate barriers to accessing support programs and are at a higher risk of experiencing isolation and poverty. T... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06) introduced legislation calling on Iran to fulfill its promises to assist in Robert Levinson's case. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced ... Read more

U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (FL-22) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act, a bicameral bill that would authorize the U.S. Department of Treasury to issue from $200 million up to $1 billion in state and local tax-exempt “climate bonds” annually for any American to purchase and contribute to the government’s efforts to combat the impacts of climate change. The legislation would set up a system similar to the war bonds effort duri... Read more

Saturday, March 9 marks 12 years since Bob Levinson disappeared in Iran. He is the longest held American hostage in U.S. history. In advance of this date, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement: “For 12 years, Bob’s family and his community have prayed for his safety and pleaded for three successive Administrations to prioritize his case. Since his disappearance from Kish Island on March 9, 2007, Bob has missed 12 years as a husband, father, and grandfather. The Levinsons should no... Read more