Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released the following statement regarding the detainment of Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA).
TAMARAC, FL – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is hitting the road with her Fight Back Tour, a district-wide initiative that will uplift families, amplify local voices, and confront the everyday challenges that communities across South Florida are facing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to the recent wave of aggressive immigration enforcement operations conducted by U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act, bipartisan l
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s renewed travel ban targeting a dozen countries, including Haiti, and imposing partial restrictions on others such as Venezuela and Cuba.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to the vandalism of the Jackie Robinson mural at Dorsey Park in Miami, Florida. The mural was defaced on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with a swastika and a Jim Crow-era racial epithet.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, which allows the university to admit international students.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to end humanitarian parole programs.
"This ruling isn’t just a blow to the rights and safety of these legal immigrants—it’s also a direct attack on South Florida’s economy. This reckless measure threatens our economy by failing to allocate funds for training Americans for these jobs.
Washington, D.C. ─ Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ reckless budget bill that would unleash pain on South Florida families.
“While House Republicans may have advanced this reckless bill in the dead of night, their catastrophic agenda is clear as day.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), David Valado (CA-22), Vince Fong (CA-20), and Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the Farm to Market Road Improvement Act. This bipartisan bill would make additional federal resources available to help repair and maintain the infrastructure that keeps America’s food supply chain moving.