• DEUTCH, THEODORE ELIOT
Experience: House: District 21, 2010-Present
Home State: Florida
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,325,171Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Theodore 'Ted' Elliot Deutch
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Jill; 3 Children: Gabrielle, Serena, Cole
    Birth Date: 05/07/1966
    Birth Place: Bethlehem, PA
    Home City: West Boca Raton, FL
    Religion: Jewish

Education

    JD, University of Michigan Law School, 1990
    BA, University of Michigan, 1988

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 21, 2010-present
    Assistant Whip, Office of the House Minority Whip, present
    Volunteer, Joe Lieberman Presidential Campaign
    Senator, Florida State Senate, 2006-2010
    Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 30, 2010
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, April 13, 2010

Current Legislative Committees

    Ethics, Member
    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Bipartisan Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
    Member, Bipartisan Coalition for Combating Anti-Semitism, present
    Member, Bipartisan Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Caucus, present
    Member, Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Arts Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Boating Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Buy American Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Distracted Driving Awareness, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Green Jobs, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention, present
    Member, Congressional Children's Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Coast Guard Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Contaminated Drywall Caucus (CCDC), present
    Member, Congressional Everglades Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Free Iran Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Equality Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Port Security Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Real Estate Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, present
    Member, Democratic Israel Working Group, present
    Member, Green Schools Caucus, present
    Member, House Cancer Caucus, present
    Member, House Democratic Caucus, Task Force on Seniors, present
    Member, House Hunger Caucus, present
    Member, House Nursing Caucus, present
    Member, House Oceans Caucus, present
    Member, House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, present
    Member, House Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Caucus, present
    Member, Latino-Jewish Congressional Caucus, present
    Member, Military Veterans Caucus, present
    Member, Pediatric Cancer Caucus
    Member, Task Force on Terrorism & Proliferation Financing

Professional Experience

    Attorney

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Bar Association
    Member, American Israel Public Affairs Committee
    Member, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
    Member, Century Village Democratic Club
    Member, Coalition on Autism Research and Education (CARE)
    Member, Deerfield Democratic Club
    Member, Democratic Professionals Council
    Member, Florida Bar Association
    Member, Greater Boynton Beach Democratic Club
    Member, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
    Member, Lake Worth West Democratic Club
    Member, League of Women Voters
    Member, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
    Member, National Safety Council
    Member, The Forum Club
    Member, United Jewish Communities
    Member, United South County Democratic Club
    Member, University of Michigan Alumni Association
    Member, Voter's Coalition
    Member, Water's Edge Parent Teachers Association
    Member, Women's Foundation of Palm Beach County

Additional Information

Awards:

    Healthy Florida Alliance, Legislator of the Year, 2008
    American Jewish Congress Distinguished Civic Achievement Award, 2009
    Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2008
    American Cancer Society, National Distinguished Advocacy Award, 2009
    Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, James and Marjorie Baer Leadership Award
    University of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine Legislative Champion, 2009
    FACTE, Legislator of the Year, 2008
    ORT America, Tikkun Olam Award, 2008
    Harry S. Truman Scholarship Recipient
    American Israeli Public Affairs Committee New Leadership Network
    Florida Bar Equal Opportunities Law Section, Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award, 2009
    Boca Delray Democratic Club, Person of the Year, 2007
    United Jewish Communities National Young Leadership Cabinet
    South Florida Business Journal, Up and Comer's Award Finalist
    FEA, Friend of Education Award, 2007
    Miami Herald, "Freshman Most Likely to Succeed", 2007
    Florida Hospital Association, Legislator of the Year, 2009
    FEA, Champion for Public Education, 2008
    Palm Beach County League of Cities, Legislator of the Year, 2008
    Florida AFL-CIO, Legislator of the Year, 2007
    Florida Bar Family Law Section, Chair's Award for Legislative Excellence, 2009
    Private Care Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2009
    American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year, 2008, 2007
    American Social Health Association, Legislator of the Year, 2008
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

No Opinion
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 78
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/18/2017 H.Res.185 Calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history. 05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.  (All Actions)
05/17/2017 H.R.2493 To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of contributions made or solicited by, or on behalf of, the individuals. 05/17/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
04/28/2017 H.R.2129 Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017 04/28/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.  (All Actions)
04/26/2017 H.R.1886 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2017 04/26/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/31/2017 H.R.1607 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2017 03/31/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/31/2017 H.R.1517 Status of the Sixth Amendment Act of 2017 03/31/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1043 To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the recovery of damages in a civil action related to the disclosure of certain personal information from State motor vehicle records, and for other purposes. 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.J.Res.31 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. 02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.R.445 Buyback Our Safety Act 02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
01/25/2017 H.R.444 Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 01/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.Res.750 Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members. 07/14/2016 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
06/15/2016 H.R.5449 Independent and Effective Federal Defenders Act of 2016 06/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/03/2016 H.R.2515 Anna Westin Act of 2015 06/03/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/25/2016 H.Res.749 Expressing support for the designation of May 25 as "National Moonshot Day" and recognizing the importance of conquering scientific challenges from medicine to space and beyond. 05/25/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
03/23/2016 H.R.3948 Student Loan Transfers Disclosure Act of 2015 03/23/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
03/23/2016 H.R.3947 Student Loan Payment Optimization Act 03/23/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.R.4606 Status of the Sixth Amendment Act of 2016 02/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.Res.148 Calling on the Government of Iran to follow through on repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States hostage in our Nation's history. 02/29/2016 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/15/2016 H.R.4176 To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the recovery of damages in a civil action related to the disclosure of certain personal information from State motor vehicle records, and for other purposes. 01/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.1811 Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
Total: 1303
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2841 To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.
06/08/2017 H.R.2840 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 H.R.2589 To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
05/19/2017 H.Res.344 Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers.
05/18/2017 H.R.2527 To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.
05/18/2017 H.Res.317 Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.
05/18/2017 H.Res.274 Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
05/18/2017 H.R.1918 Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.239 Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.201 Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.
05/18/2017 H.Res.199 Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
05/18/2017 H.R.672 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/17/2017 H.R.2491 To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.Res.332 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
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