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House Ethics Panel Finds Most Violations Proven Against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
The House Ethics Committee found most allegations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick proven but will delay discipline recommendations until after the April recess; she faces a federal indictment accusing her of stealing $5 million in pandemic relief funds and has pleaded not guilty.
Mar 27th 2026 · United States
Insights
- The House Ethics Committee said most allegations against the Florida Democrat were proven.
- The committee will wait until after the April recess before recommending any disciplinary action.
- Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted in November on federal charges alleging she stole $5 million in pandemic relief funds.
- She has pleaded not guilty and prosecutors allege some of the funds were used to boost her congressional campaign.
Sources
- House Ethics Panel Holds Rare Public Hearing on Democrat’s Conduct www.nytimes.com
- House committee investigating Florida congresswoman for alleged ethics violations www.npr.org
- Ethics panel finds most violations proven against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick www.cbsnews.com
- House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations www.npr.org
- House panel finds Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 ethics charges www.nbcnews.com