Pelosi Statement on Chairman Ted Deutch’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Chairman Ted Deutch announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

"Since his first day in the House, Chairman Ted Deutch has been a devoted champion for his South Florida community, a relentless advocate for the public good and a clarion voice for human rights and justice. Our Caucus and the Congress will deeply miss his great integrity and committed leadership when he departs from the House this October to lead the American Jewish Committee.

"Over his nearly twelve years in the House, Chairman Deutch has been a powerful voice for South Floridians – especially leading the charge for action on gun violence after the horrific massacre in Parkland. Serving as Chair of the House Committee on Ethics, he has been an effective force for restoring transparency, accountability and integrity to our government: always putting the public interest before the special interests. As he works to keep Americans safe at home, he has worked tirelessly to strengthen safety and security, economic prosperity and democratic values abroad as Chair of Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

"Just two weeks ago, I had the privilege of leading a Congressional delegation to Israel with Chairman Deutch, where he was warmly received as a longtime champion of the Jewish state and helped convey the Congress' ironclad commitment to Israel. He was also a valued Member on our visit to Poland and Israel in 2020 to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, which was extraordinarily meaningful for our entire delegation as we remember the past and continue the fight against antisemitism. On behalf of his many friends and colleagues in the House, we wish him much success as he continues his leadership at the American Jewish Committee. We wish him, his wife Jill and their three children best wishes as they prepare to begin a new chapter."