Press Releases
This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Administration blocked a new Advanced Placement (“AP”) African American history course from being taught in Florida high schools, arguing the course violates state law and is historically inaccurate.
A new report by the American Cancer Society has found that cancer deaths have dropped by 33% since 1991, but Black men and women are still more likely to die from prostate, uterine, and breast cancer compared to others.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) and Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) reintroduced their resolution condemning attacks from extreme Republicans on reproductive rights and reaffirming their commitment to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement today in response to the assault on Brazil's democratic institutions and peaceful transfer of power:
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick today was officially sworn in as United States Representative for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, representing the people of Broward and Palm Beach Counties in the 118th Congress.
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement in response to the Election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House:
"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.