Press Releases
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL), Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR), and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) reintroduced the Empowering Women in Agriculture Act. This piece of legislation is critical to dismantling the barriers impeding women’s participation and representation in agriculture.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the Respect for Essential Workers Act, to protect workers with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and give them a clear path to becoming permanent residents.
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
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:
Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on the House passage reauthorizing the Haiti HOPE/HELP trade preference program:
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.
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.
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.
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.