Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 20th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 20th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, representing Florida's 20th district, shared her thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. Her statements highlighted the significance of National Immigrants Day and National First Responders Day, as well as a recent funding announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration.
On October 29, 2024, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick marked National Immigrants Day by acknowledging the contributions of immigrants to the United States. She stated, "On National Immigrants Day, we honor immigrants' contributions in making the US great. Our nation, built by immigrants, is strong from its long-standing commitment to being a safe haven. I continue to support policies that ensure pathways to citizenship and protect their rights."
Later that day, she expressed gratitude towards first responders on National First Responders Day. In her tweet posted at 00:45:15 UTC on October 29, she said, "On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, thank you to all the heroes in #FL20 and nationwide. First responders risk their lives to keep us safe, especially in Florida during natural disasters. Their hard work helps our community stay strong and protects our families. We appreciate you!"
On October 31, 2024, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick announced new funding for Port Everglades aimed at improving air quality through innovative technology. She tweeted at 13:06:54 UTC: "Good news! The Biden-Harris Administration announced $300,000 in funding for Port Everglades as part of their initiative to fund air quality planning & new zero-emissions port technology that can improve air quality in nearby communities! #CleanPortsProgram"
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