This morning, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) read a letter from Patricia Oliver, mother of Joaquin Oliver who was killed one year ago tomorrow at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. "It is now my mission in life to do whatever I can to ensure that no mother, no father, has to endure the pain that I have. That no shining beacon of light and hope and love like my Joaquin is snuffed out too soon in a preventable mass shooting." You can read the letter here. Click the image be... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Members of Congress representing districts that have experienced mass shootings, reintroduced the Keep Americans Safe Act, legislation to prohibit the transfer, importation, or possession of magazines able to hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Senate companion today. Congressman Deutch and Congresswoman Titus joined Senators Menendez, Blumenth... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced H.R. 1045, the Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act. The legislation would require immigration detention centers to inform immigrant detainees of their legal rights within five days of their arrival at the facilities. It would also require the Attorney General to develop and implement legal orientation programs in every detention center that houses immigrants. Not only would this legislation provide fundamental legal prot... Read more

Just now, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 417-0 to pass the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11) to protect our nation's veterans from targeted scams and financial predators. Currently, it is against the law for unauthorized agents to charge veterans a fee in exchange for assistance with claims or appeals with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Unfortunately, this crime carries no penalty. F... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) participated in the House Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence, a first of its kind in nearly a decade. "Today, the House Judiciary Committee is finally holding a hearing on gun violence—a crisis that kills 40,000 Americans every year," said Congressman Deutch. "And what I want to ask my Republican colleagues, is it still too soon? Is it too soon to talk about taking action to stop gun violence? Because that’s what I heard after Marjory Stoneman Dougl... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) invited Manny Oliver to be his guest at the President's State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, February 5. Manny Oliver started the organization Change The Ref in memory of his son Joaquin, who was lost in the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. "It's been almost one full year since the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas, and the status quo has been shaken up," said Congressman Deutch. "The strength of the Parkland families ha... Read more

Today, Representative Ted Deutch (FL-22) joins the leadership team of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force as the Chief Whip for the 116th Congress. “Last November, the American people sent to Washington a historic gun safety majority in the House of Representatives,” said Rep. Deutch. “With this mandate, we will pursue sensible and effective policies to reduce gun violence plaguing every part of our nation. We have a responsibility to pass laws that will make all Americans safer from gun viol... Read more

Today, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) was selected by his colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism. Chairman Deutch has previously served as the Ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee since 2013. "I'm deeply honored to lead this important subcommittee over a region of such significance to our national security and global stability," Chairman Deutch said. "Now more than ever, Congress... Read more

As of Tuesday, January 29, 154 Members of Congress have joined Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) in cosponsoring the "Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act" (H.R. 724). The legislation was introduced on January 23. A fact sheet for the PACT Act can be found here. Last Congress, the PACT Act (H.R. 1494) received 284 cosponsors. The Senate companion (S.654) passed by unanimous consent. "This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation to bring some compass... Read more

Today, House Ethics Committee Chairman Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act, legislation that would close an Executive Branch ethics loophole and require presidential nominees to disclose certain political solicitations or donations. Currently, a presidential nominee must disclose their personal financial information to the Office of Government Ethics to highlight and address any potential conflicts of interest. However,... Read more