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.