- DEUTCH, THEODORE ELIOT
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- 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
Total: 78
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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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
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