Freshman Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2022, becoming the first Haitian American Democrat to be elected to Congress. She now proudly represents Florida’s 20thdistrict. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick is honored to serve on the House Committee on Education and Labor, as well as the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Haitian Caucus, and the Caribbean Caucus.
Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick supports legislation that will help close the achievement gap. As a member of the Education & Labor Committee, she works hard to ensure all students are afforded a quality education. For more information concerning work and views related to Education, please contact our office.