North Broward News

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida's 20th District, recently shared several tweets discussing pressing issues related to proposed budget cuts and their impacts. As an advocate for her constituents, she has addressed the implications of these financial decisions on various social programs and individual stories within her district.

On March 4, 2025, Cherfilus-McCormick encouraged constituents who could not attend a town hall meeting to visit her website for more information on proposed budget cuts and their potential effects. She stated: "If you weren't able to attend the town hall, visit my website at https://t.co/FeokQ8fPHc to learn more about these proposed cuts and how they could impact you."

On March 5, 2025, she expressed solidarity with the Democratic Women's Caucus in opposing certain budget proposals that would affect women nationwide. Her tweet read: "Standing strong with @demwomencaucus today. Right now, the proposed budget harms millions of women. Medicaid cuts threaten 40% of US births, & cuts to SNAP mean moms can't get food on the table. I stand with our #FL20 women & I say NO to SNAP & Medicaid cuts. #womensmonth"

Later that day, Cherfilus-McCormick shared insights from a personal story that highlights broader systemic issues. She tweeted about inviting a guest dealing with challenges such as administrative leave during a high-risk pregnancy: "For tonight’s Joint Address, my guest is someone who I recently met at a listening session in the district. She’s a federal worker who was abruptly placed on administrative leave and is currently dealing with a high-risk pregnancy."