Washington — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday, moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to determine whether she should be sanctioned for allegations of theft and other misconduct. Cherfilus-McCormick has been charged with stealing nearly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign and has
Ethics committee was weighing expulsion recommendation for Florida Democrat over alleged stolen FEMA funds Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D., Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday ahead of a House Ethics Committee meeting on whether to recommend expelling the congresswoman over her alleged use of stolen FEMA funds to win her seat.
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Cherfilus-McCormick was facing numerous charges and bipartisan calls for resignation.
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) listens during a rally in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before it expires in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Jan. 28, 2026. Lynne Sladky/AP Photo Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, stepping down hours before the House Ethics Committee was set to