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Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle and abolish the Department of Education. President Trump issued the order Thursday night, citing the Department's investment of over $3 trillion since its founding in 1979. Yet standardized National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores reveal pupils' worsening performance […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States. In mid-February, the Trump Administration announced that TPS status for 500,000 Haitians in the United States would be revoked on August 3rd, which Rep. Cherfilus McCormick spoke against. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement after the Trump Administration announced they would rescind Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 500,000 Haitians in the United States, urging reversal. On Thursday, the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced that TPS extensions for Haitians in the United States would be rescinded on August 3rd, […]
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers composed of Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) and Florida Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), and Mario Díaz-Balart (R), has introduced the Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS) to improve access to federal school safety resources. The bill promises to cut bureaucratic red tape by streamlining the application […]
Despite designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) says he shouldn't use military force against the cartels in Haiti.
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) joined 40 lawmakers urging the Biden-Harris Administration to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States. Temporary Protected Status prevents aliens from designated countries from being deported and protects their eligibility for work authorization because a safe return to their home country is impossible. Rep. Cherfilus […]
7 Florida Democrats rejected legislation that would deport illegal immigrants charged with sex crimes.
When asked about the work that Senator Rubio will undertake as Secretary of State, both Democrats and Republicans agree that he brings "hope" to the role.
The ongoing crisis in Haiti has worsened since Prime Minister Garry Conille was ousted in November. In a Sunday appearance on WPLG Local 10, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) discussed the current state of affairs and what she expects to happen regarding the Caribbean country under President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, suggesting that Haiti is holding […]
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recently published a report suggesting most illegal firearms recovered from the Caribbean were initially purchased in the United States, a study Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) highlighted in a statement urging more vigorous action against black market arms trafficking. Specifically, GAO's report noted that 73% of weapons recovered from 25 […]
Miami Democrat Demands State Chair Fried, County Chair Jones Resign After Disastrous Election Night In his resignation announcement Tuesday, a prominent Miami-Dade Democrat demanded county chairman Sen. Shevrin Jones and state Chairwoman Nikki Fried resign after the Election Night "bloodbath" seemingly...READ MORE Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "As a former emergency manager, I was appalled […]
Veteran homelessness rates have reached a historic low under the Biden-Harris Administration, a milestone that Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R-FL) praised in a recent statement, saying, "This momentous achievement reflects the commitment of the Biden-Harris administration and congressional Democrats to support the men and women who served our country." The Military Times confirmed the news, noting […]
Medicare and Veterans Affairs rarely coordinate, making providing care to elderly and disabled veterans on both programs more of a hassle than it should be. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill to create case managers for these veterans, streamlining and personalizing the processes. Named the "Coordinating Care for […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) sat down with The Floridian to discuss her recent meeting with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille. They discussed the country's relationship with the United States as the Caribbean country grapples with a severe gang crisis and governmental collapse, a situation of utmost urgency. The Florida Congresswoman expressed optimism about the new […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) sat down with The Floridian to discuss her recent meeting with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille. They discussed the country's relationship with the United States as the Caribbean country grapples with a severe gang crisis and governmental collapse, a situation of utmost urgency. The Florida Congresswoman expressed optimism about the new […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) believes that it's a result of the "Biden appeasement policy."
From questioning the nature of the United States’ relationship with Cuba to calling for a stricter response, Florida lawmakers are concerned about the growing tension.
Crime is on the rise in certain American cities such as New York, Austin, Los Angeles, and others. While Republicans blame the surges on Democratic policies in those areas and the influx of illegal immigrants, Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) argued that Florida's success in fighting crime stems from successful funding of initiatives. Similarly, she […]
