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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Fraud Charges Amid Scandal

1/30/2026

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The House Ethics subcommittee found substantial evidence of federal fraud charges against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.).
The report details 27 violations, including soliciting illegal campaign donations and misusing COVID relief funds.
The indictment alleges she stole $5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and laundered proceeds for her 2021 campaign.
The subcommittee reviewed 33,000 documents and issued 59 subpoenas, with a hearing set for March 5, 2026.

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The House Ethics subcommittee found substantial evidence of federal fraud charges against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.).
The report details 27 violations, including soliciting illegal campaign donations and misusing COVID relief funds.
The indictment alleges she stole $5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and laundered proceeds for her 2021 campaign.
The subcommittee reviewed 33,000 documents and issued 59 subpoenas, with a hearing set for March 5, 2026.