Press Releases

"Chaos. Confusion. Crisis. In the 117th Congress, House Democrats rallied in unity to pass landmark legislation to lower costs for working families, create better-paying jobs, protect school-aged children, and expand access to health care. In the first 24 hours of the 118th Congress, House Republicans failed to unite and elect a Speaker.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement today in response to Republican Rules Package for 118th Congress:

FORT LAUDERDALE –After Southwest Airlines (“Southwest”) canceled thousands of flights during the holiday season, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, issued the following stat

WASHINGTON –Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) led a bipartisan letter urging the Administration to consider leading an international task force to assist in addressing the Republic of Haiti’s security and humanitarian crises.

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) announced the inclusion of thirteen integral community projects in the Fiscal Year 2023 funding package, which was passed by the House in time to avert a potential government shutdown.

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), announced the executive board for the 118th Congress, naming Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick to serve as Deputy Whip. 
 

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick issued the following statement upon today’s passage of the Respect for Marriage Act:

WASHINGTON – After nearly 10 months in Russian detention, Brittney Griner has been released from custody. I commend the Biden Administration for their tireless efforts to negotiate her release. 

On July 4, 2022, Brittney sent a handwritten letter to President Biden asking him not to forget her and the other American detainees. He did not.