Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, currently representing Florida’s 20th district in the U.S. Congress, has been active on social media, expressing gratitude toward volunteers and discussing pressing community issues. The Congresswoman, who took office in 2022 after succeeding Alcee Hastings, shares insights and commitments related to various community initiatives and challenges.
On April 23, 2025, Cherfilus-McCormick acknowledged the efforts of volunteers during #NationalVolunteerWeek. She expressed her gratitude, stating, “Thank you to those helping hands — from #FL20 to across the country — who devote their time to service and are transforming our communities for the better.”
Later that day, Cherfilus-McCormick addressed concerns regarding social security and its impact on her constituents. Referring to an individual from Pompano Beach, she conveyed on Twitter how the potential reduction in social security benefits is causing anxiety over prescription costs. She pledged her ongoing dedication, writing, “In DC, I’ll keep fighting relentlessly to make sure that James and other #FL20 seniors can retire with dignity.”
Additionally, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick conducted a town hall in Deerfield Beach, focusing on the cost-of-living crisis and safeguarding essential programs. She conveyed gratitude to the participants for their involvement and assured them that their experiences inform her advocacy efforts in Washington D.C., stating, “Your stories don’t just stay in my town halls — they fuel my constant fight in D.C. Every single one of them.”
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, 44, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and resides in Miramar. She earned her BA from Howard University in 2001 and a JD from St. Thomas University in 2010, before beginning her political career in the Florida House of Representatives.
