Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's decision to jump into the majority-minority district in Florida's newly-redrawn 20th Congressional District continues to divide Democrats. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), who has represented the district for the past several election cycles, and recently resigned as a result of an ongoing federal indictment, is the loudest voice of opposition to Rep. […]
In a short congressional reelection video filled with constituent testimonials, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) has managed to land a jab and a body blow to both Republicans and Democrats who have been urging her not to run in Florida’s 20th congressional district. “Today, I am announcing my candidacy for reelection in congressional district 20, […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is facing possible expulsion from Congress, but she is refusing to resign ahead of the vote, saying, "This is not the time to abandon the district, not when they too are fighting for their future." Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of 25 ethics charges in late March related to the ongoing […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation preventing energy price gouging during times of war. The recent war with Iran, which is currently in the middle of a two-week ceasefire, has caused energy prices to skyrocket thanks to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil tanker passage. Due to the surge in […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation expanding affordable housing and investment in distressed communities. Distressed communities refer to areas with high poverty, high unemployment rates, and low income rates. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick's Housing Opportunity Act expands the designation of qualified opportunity zones, which are federally designated areas designed to spur economic investment through tax benefits -- from […]
According to House Financial Disclosure documents, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) may have engaged in insider trading back in March 2023. In 2023, First Republic Bank collapsed and was purchased by JPMorgan. Rep. Frankel allegedly held stock in First Republic, allegedly selling her shares for $1001 to $15,000 on March 16th. Six days later, on March […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for the resignation or expulsion of Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) after she allegedly defrauded FEMA for $5 million dollars. “When hurricanes strike, Floridians rely on FEMA relief to get back on their feet. The idea that a Florida member of Congress would steal $5 million in FEMA […]
The Republican Party of Florida criticized U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) for refusing to call for the resignation of fellow Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick following her indictment last week on federal charges that accuse her of stealing federal emergency aid money. "Democrats like Moskowitz are such hypocrites when it comes to cleaning house in their own […]
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is focusing its efforts on two congressional races in Florida that they feel could be in play in the 2026 Midterm elections—the districts of Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Darren Soto. With Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick having been indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly stealing $5 million in […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act as the ongoing political violence in the Central African nation of Cameroon worsens. In mid-October, Cameroon held its presidential elections with its long-serving President, Paul Biya, winning another term. However, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is claiming fraud, and supporters have led […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced the bipartisan Veterans' Bill of Rights Act to ensure our nation's heroes receive the benefits and services they deserve. Specifically, the bill codifies that veterans have the right to fair treatment, privacy, timely health care (including community care), mental health and family support, housing and job assistance, education benefits, […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) celebrated confirmation that federal workers attached to Florida Power and Light (FPL) will receive a payment extension for the duration of the government shutdown. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick previously wrote to FPL CEO Armando Pimentel with the request that, "federal workers are a critical component of communities across Florida, and it is imperative […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) condemned the outbreak of violence that has erupted in the Central African country of Cameroon as a result of disputed elections. As Reuters describes, Cameroon has been ruled by President Paul Biya since 1982, making him the world's oldest state leader at 92, and he has been accused of weaponizing […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation to prevent the Trump Administration from carrying out its plans to fire federal employees en masse during the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced the Trump Administration would take advantage of the shutdown to cut nonessential employees from the federal […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation protecting renters and homeowners in the wake of federally declared natural disasters.
Florida Democrats have successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $30M to aid the Broward County Public School System. The federal government initially held onto funds designated for the U.S. education system placing nearly $7 billion in funding under review on June 30, leaving school leaders with uncertainties, forcing them to freeze jeopardized programs and […]
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) have reintroduced a bill banning the use of radioactive materials in road construction. Specifically, the No Radioactive Roads Act targets the use of phosphogypsum (PG), a byproduct of phosphate ore processing to produce phosphoric acid. The substance contains radium that decays into radon gas. Thus, because […]
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