Theodore Eliot "Ted" Deutch is an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 2010 to 2022, representing districts that included northern Broward and southern Palm Beach counties. A Democrat, Deutch began his political career in the Florida State Senate, where he gained national recognition for legislation targeting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He chaired the House Ethics Committee from 2019 until his resignation in 2022 to become CEO of the American Jewish Committee. Deutch is known for his advocacy on gun control, support for Social Security, and strong pro-Israel stance.

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Current Role: CEO, American Jewish Committee

Previous roles: U.S. Representative (FL-22, 2010–2022); Florida State Senator (District 30, 2006–2010); Chair, House Ethics Committee (2019–2022)

Education: University of Michigan (B.A.); University of Michigan Law School (J.D.)

Background: Born May 7, 1966, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Jewish heritage; married to Jill Deutch with three children

Career: Practiced law before entering Florida politics; recognized for legislation on Iran sanctions, healthcare, and tobacco control; served in Congress focusing on national security, seniors, and Middle East policy

Political positions: Democrat; pro-Israel, advocate for gun control, Social Security expansion, and campaign finance reform

Legislative achievements: Led Florida's Iran sanctions law; introduced the Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act; supported carbon tax legislation; voted to impeach President Donald Trump

Controversies: No significant controversies reported