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Below you will find a list of legislation that Congressman Ted Deutch has sponsored in the 112th Congress. You can sort this list by issue using the dropdown menu below. In addition this information, you can browse Ted's sponsored and cosponsored legislation in the THOMAS database maintained by the Library of Congress.

  • Deutch Cosponsors the Wall Street Accountability Through Sustainable Funding Act
    May 18, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 3665, the Wall Street Accountability Through Sustainable Funding Act. This bill addresses the Republican Majority's misguided decision to slash the budget of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by 33%. While many Americans have ... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors the Safe Skies Act of 2012
    May 17, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has become a cosponsor of H.R.4350, the Safe Skies Act of 2012, to address growing concerns over the issue of pilot fatigue. This legislation directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to apply new flight, duty and rest requirements to cargo operations in the same manne... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors Bill to Empower Voters, Maintain Accurate Voting Rolls
    May 17, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) has joined senior Democrats in the House of Representatives to introduce the Voter Empowerment Act, comprehensive voting rights legislation to modernize our voter registration system, ensure equal access to the ballot box for all Americans, and help better maintain ac... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors the STOP Identity Theft Act
    May 16, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 4362, the Stopping Tax Offenders Identity Theft Act. This legislation would address the growing problem of tax return identity theft and help constituents who have been victims of this crime. This often occurs when a taxpayer files their ta... More
  • Deutch Co-Introduces Palestinian Peace Promotion and Anti-Incitement Act
    May 9, 2012  - The following message is an update sent on May 9, 2012 from Congressman Ted Deutch to constituents concerned about the security of our ally Israel. Dear Friend, As Congress debates appropriations, we must ensure that the funds we spend internationally actually further the security objectives of the ... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors the Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act
    May 8, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 4132, the Faster Access to Specialized Treatments (FAST) Act. This reform would speed the approval of much-needed therapies and cures to patients who are facing serious and life-threatening conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, autoimm... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors Bill Protecting Women's Access to Reproductive Health Services
    Mar 22, 2012  - Too often, the reproductive rights of women are compromised by deceptive advertising practices aimed at denying access to abortion services. As a leading advocate for a woman's right to choose, Congressman Ted Deutch has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 2543, the Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors the Raising Awareness and Insight on Seizures and Epilepsy Resolution
    Mar 1, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has signed on as a cosponsor of H.Res. 298, the Raising Awareness and Insight on Seizure and Epilepsy Resolution. This simple resolution calls for greater coordination among federal agencies in developing and distributing educational materials and messages raising awareness of... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors the Keep Kids Safe Act of 2011
    Feb 9, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 505, the Keep Kids Safe Act of 2011. As history has demonstrated far too many times, guns in the possession of those who are unstable or unfit to use them can have devastating consequence. To best ensure our collective safety, we should be ... More
  • Deutch Cosponsors the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011
    Feb 9, 2012  - Congressman Ted Deutch has cosponsored H.R. 592, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011. Current rules governing federal court practice make it too easy for defendants subject to lawsuits to hide information from third parties. Big corporations and manufacturers use protective orders to broadly shie... More