Below are some of Congressman Ted Deutch's top legislative priorities in the 115th Congress. For more detailed information on the legislation he has sponsored, visit his Legislative Updates page.
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Gun Violence Prevention
Ted is committed to passing sensible gun violence prevention legislation to keep our communities safe.
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A Cleaner Environment and a Safer Climate
In Congress, Ted has worked to protect Florida's unique environmental resources and address the threats posed by climate change.
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Democracy for All
Ted is a tireless defender of voting rights and campaign finance reform. He is also the author of the most widely-supported proposal to amend our Constitution, overturn Citizens United, and reduce the influence of big money in our elections.
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Economic Growth and Opportunity
While the Great Recession may be behind us, Ted believes Congress must to take more aggressive action to help more Americans succeed in our economy.
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Justice for Holocaust Survivors and Fighting Anti-Semitism
Ted is a tireless advocate for the rights of Holocaust survivors and a leading voice in the fight against global anti-Semitism and bigotry.
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Social Security, Medicare, and a Secure Retirement
South Florida is home to many seniors and retirees, and Ted considers their health and financial security one of his top concerns in Congress.
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Honor and Dignity for Veterans
Ted learned about our duty to honor the sacrifices of our veterans from his own father, who served in World War II and earned a Purple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge.
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Affordable Health Care for all Americans
Ted believes that the Affordable Care Act represented a major step forward for our health care system, but believes that Congress should continue working to improve upon it.
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Foreign Policy and National Security
As a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Democrat on the Middle East Subcommittee, Ted is deeply involved in national foreign policy debates.
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Equality, Civil Rights, and Basic Fairness in our Courts
On the House Judiciary Committee, Ted works to restore fairness in our criminal justice system, advance equal rights, and safeguard civil rights and liberties for all Americans.
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The Security of Israel
For decades, Ted has advocated for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and stood for Israel's right to defend itself in a hostile region.
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