Press Releases
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.
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. |
TAMARAC, FL ─ Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) received a letter confirming commitment from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to ensure that all federal workers receive a payment extension for the duration of the government shutdown. Last week, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick wrote to FPL CEO Armando Pimentel, urging him to suspend utility shutoffs for federal workers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement regarding the recent presidential election and reports of post-election violence in Cameroon.
“I commend the people of Cameroon for their continued commitment to democracy, as shown by their participation in the recent presidential election. The U.S. partnership with Cameroon is rooted in shared values of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Tomorrow, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), in partnership with AFGE Local 558, will hold a press conference immediately following the Federal Workforce Shutdown Assistance Food Drive in Dania Beach. She will discuss the ongoing impacts of the government shutdown on federal workers, their families, and Head Start staff.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement regarding Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm heading toward the Caribbean.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Thursday, October 23, 2025, marks Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to the ongoing redistricting efforts across the country, emphasizing the deep implications these changes have for democracy, equity, and the future of communities like those in Florida’s 20th Congressional District.
“This attempt to pack, crack, and racially gerrymander districts are a blatant attack on the past 60 years of progress toward equity and accessibility for individuals to exercise the right to vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) led a group of Democratic colleagues in introducing the Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act, to fight back against the Trump administration’s plan to use a government shutdown as pretext to fire large numbers of federal employees. The legislation affirms that neither the president nor the Head of an Executive agency may remove any employee, including as part of a reduction in force.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack.