Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

U.S. Congresswoman

American Brooklyn, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionU.S. Congresswoman
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, USA
Date of Birth25/01/1979
Age47 years

Latest News about Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

26/03/2026

The House Ethics Committee held a seven-hour public hearing and found U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick responsible for 25 of 27 ethics violations tied to campaign finance issues and misuse of funds. The bipartisan panel's action increased the likelihood of a full House expulsion vote.

20/11/2025

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on 15 federal charges, including allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA COVID-19 relief funds, laundering money, and making illegal campaign contributions while serving as CEO of Trinity Health Care Services. Prosecutors said the money was diverted to her 2021 congressional campaign and personal purchases, and she pleaded not guilty.

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Bio/Wiki

OverviewHaitian American businesswoman, attorney, and politician who served as U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th Congressional District from January 18, 2022 until her resignation on April 21, 2026. Born January 25, 1979. Re-elected in 2024 for a third term.

Personal Life

ResidenceGrew up in Broward County, Florida
Spouse
  • Corlie Mc
  • Cormick
ChildrenTwo

Career

Political Roles
U.S. House Representative (FL-20)Assumed office January 18, 2022; re-elected 2024; resigned April 21, 2026
CommitteesHouse Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa)
Other PositionsChair, Global Women's Issues Task Force (Democratic Women's Caucus); Co-Chair, Haiti Caucus; Member, Congressional Black Caucus
Professional Experience
  • CEO and Vice President of Operations, Trinity Health Care Services, Inc.
  • Advocated for healthcare reform on Capitol Hill
  • Legal intern
  • Assistant project manager, New York City Transit Authority

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First Haitian American Democrat elected to U.S. House
2. Began political passion advocating for healthcare reform in Washington D.C.
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