Press Releases
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.
Washington, D.C. ─ Today, Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) reintroduced the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on the Administration’s firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress.
“The decision to abruptly terminate Dr. Carla Hayden is absolutely appalling.
Pompano Beach, Fla.— Following the death of Marie Blaise, a 44-year-old Haitian detainee at the Broward Transitional Centeron April 25, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) and Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) visited the U.S.
Washington D.C. ─ Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20), Co-Chair of the Haiti Caucus, led the Florida Democratic congressional delegation in a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The letter calls for a transparent investigation into the death of Marie Blaise. Blaise, a 44-year-old Haitian immigrant, died at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Pompano Beach.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on reports that the Administration has purged exhibit items at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Administration’s reorganization of the State Department.
“I have grave concerns that such a sweeping overhaul of the State Department will have a devastating impact on America’s standing and be felt in every corner of the globe.
Washington D.C. ─ Today, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the All-Americans Tax Relief Act, comprehensive tax relief legislation that boosts economic mobility, lowers costs, and improves the financial security and well-being of hard-working South Florida families and families across the country.