Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida’s 20th district, shared her recent engagements and perspectives through a series of tweets. These posts covered topics from veterans’ housing to support for mothers and babies, as well as honoring service members on Armed Forces Day.
On May 16, 2025, Cherfilus-McCormick posed a question to the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Collins regarding the importance of housing for veterans. She emphasized that “if you were willing to put your life on the line for our freedom, the last place you should be sleeping is on the street.” The tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, she acknowledged Senator Rick Scott’s appreciation for soup joumou while celebrating March of Dimes’ success in raising $1.5 million. This bipartisan effort aims to support mothers and babies nationwide. She extended her greetings for Haitian Heritage Month to Florida residents in her post found here.
On May 17, Cherfilus-McCormick recognized #ArmedForcesDay by honoring service members who make sacrifices for their country. As part of @vetaffairsdems, she reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that the nation upholds its obligation to serve veterans. The complete tweet is available here.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has served in Congress since 2022 after replacing Alcee Hastings. Born in Brooklyn and currently residing in Miramar, she holds degrees from Howard University and St. Thomas University.
