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Ted Deutch's Biography

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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

JD, University of Michigan Law School, 1990

BA, University of Michigan, 1988

Former Assistant Whip, Office of the House Minority Whip

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 22, 2017-2022

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 22, 2018, 2020

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 21, 2010-2016

Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 30, 2010

Senator, Florida State Senate, 2006-2010

Member, Bipartisan Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present

Member, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, 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

Former Member, Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Executive Overreach Task Force, United States House of Representatives

Member, Pediatric Cancer Caucus

Former Member, Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, The Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Ranking Member, The Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Attorney, Broad & Cassel, Limited Liability Partnership

Member, B'nai Torah Congregation, present

Member, Coalition on Autism Research and Education (CARE), present

Member, American Bar Association

Member, American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Member, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Member, Century Village Democratic Club

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

Volunteer, Joe Lieberman Presidential Campaign

Member, Lake Worth West Democratic Club

Member, League of Women Voters

Member, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Member, National Safety Council

Member, Task Force on Terrorism & Proliferation Financing

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

Awards:

Palm Beach County Public Defenders Gideon Award, 2014;
South Florida Jewish Journal Jewish Theological Seminary Award, 2013;
Shin Award, 2012;
American Cancer Society, National Distinguished Advocacy Award, 2009;
Univeristy of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine Legislative Champion, 2009;
American Jewish Congress Distinguished Civic Achievement Award, 2009;
Florida Bar Family Law Section, Chair's Award for Legislative Excellence, 2009;
Florida Bar Equal Opportunities Law Section, Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award, 2009;
Florida Hospital Association, Legislator of the Year, 2009;
Private Care Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2009;
American Social Health Association, Legislator of the Year, 2008;
Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2008;
FEA, Champion for Public Education, 2008;
FACTE, Legislator of the Year, 2008;
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Legislator of the Year, 2008;
ORT America, Tikkun Olam Award, 2008;
Healthy Florida Alliance, Legislator of the Year, 2008;
American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year, 2008, 2007;
Florida AFL-CIO, Legislator of the Year, 2007;
FEA, Friend of Education Award, 2007;
Boca Delray Democratic Club, Person of the Year, 2007;
Miami Herald, "Freshman Most Likely to Succeed", 2007;
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, James and Marjorie Baer Leadership Award;
South Florida Business Journal, Up and Comer's Award Finalist;
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Recipient;
United Jewish Communities National Young Leadership Cabinet;
American Israeli Public Affairs Committee New Leadership Network;

Father's Name:

Bernard Deutch

Favorite Quote:

"History will judge you, and, as the years pass, you will ultimately judge yourself, on the extent to which you have used your gifts to enrich the lives of your fellow man." - RFK

Mother's Name:

Jean Deutch

Spouse's Occupation:

Director of Development for Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach.

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