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Press Release: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Housing Opportunity Act of 2026 to Expand Affordable Housing and Investment in Distressed Communities
March 5, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2026 

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Housing Opportunity Act of 2026 to Expand Affordable Housing and Investment in Distressed Communities 

January 13, 2026

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act: 

January 13, 2026

Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on the House passage reauthorizing the Haiti HOPE/HELP trade preference program: 

December 19, 2025

Today, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick supported, advancing U.S. engagement and accountability in Haiti.  

December 17, 2025

Washington D.C. — Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released a statement on ICE enforcement actions in Broward and across South Florida that have targeted workers during routine traffic stops. 

"Hardworking people who contribute to our economy, maintain our neighborhoods, and support their families should not be treated like threats.

December 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement on the new immigration policies.
Issues:Immigration
November 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement on the recent indictment. 

"This is an unjust, baseless, sham indictment — and I am innocent. The timing alone is curious and clearly meant to distract from far more pressing national issues. From day one, I have fully cooperated with every lawful request, and I will continue to do so until this matter is resolved. 

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November 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), alongside several of their colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concern over the ongoing post-election crisis in the Republic of Cameroon following the October 12, 2025, presidential election. 

November 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released the following statement after voting “no” on a government funding bill that turns its back on working families and does nothing to protect South Floridians from skyrocketing healthcare costs.

“For 43 long days, air traffic controllers, TSA agents, our troops, and public servants across this nation sacrificed their paychecks and well-being to keep our country safe and running. They showed up for America, even when America wasn’t showing up for them. 

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November 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) honored Veterans Day by introducing the Veterans Bill of Rights Act.