April 21, 2026

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from Congress Amid Ethics Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned just before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend sanctions after a two-year investigation into her conduct.
She faces federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly misusing $5 million in COVID relief funds, which she denies.
Her resignation is part of a broader trend, with three other House members resigning amid various allegations, raising questions about Congress's handling of misconduct.

20 Sources

House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse
Apr 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Axios
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
Apr 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM · CBS News
Next domino set to fall in House ethics saga
Apr 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM · The Hill
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick refuses to resign as expulsion vote looms
Apr 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Fox News
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick punishment decision looms amid calls for her expulsion
Apr 21, 2026 at 12:59 PM · Independent
Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation
Apr 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM · Politico
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Axios
House Democrat resigns ahead of possible expulsion vote over alleged financial crimes
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM · Washington Post
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D., Fla.) said she planned to resign from the House in the face of allegations she stole millions of dollars in federal funds
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:14 PM · WSJ
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns, third House member to quit this month
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:18 PM · CNBC
Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress 20 Minutes Before Expulsion Vote
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM · NYT
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress, moments before Ethics hearing to determine sanctions
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM · CBS News
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid ethics investigation
Apr 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM · Independent
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
Apr 21, 2026 at 7:13 PM · NPR
With 3 resignations in a week, Congress faces scrutiny for how it handles misconduct
Apr 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM · NPR
Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion
Apr 21, 2026 at 9:08 PM · CNN
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress
Apr 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM · NYT
Cherfilus-McCormick resignation makes some Democrats regret vote to expel George Santos
Apr 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM · Axios
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns House seat instead of facing punishment from colleagues
Apr 21, 2026 at 11:26 PM · CBS News
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
Apr 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM · NPR