Summary
U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Florida faces charges of taking $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money for her campaign. Cherfilus-McCormick denies these charges and remains in her congressional seat but has stepped down from a committee role. Other politicians have called for her resignation.
Key Facts
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a U.S. Representative from Florida, is charged with stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds.
- The funds allegedly came from a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract and were overpaid to her family's healthcare company.
- Prosecutors claim some of the money was used for Cherfilus-McCormick's congressional campaign.
- Cherfilus-McCormick denies all charges and plans to defend herself in court.
- She stepped down from a leadership role on a congressional subcommittee.
- U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has called for her resignation and may introduce a resolution to expel her from Congress.
- In 2024, a state agency sued her family’s company for overcharges during the pandemic.
- She continues to serve Florida's 20th District and was elected in January 2022.
