A House ethics panel Thursday reportedly found “substantial evidence” that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has committed conduct that was identified in the indictment against her, according to reports.
In a report, a panel of House lawmakers in the investigative subcommittee cited discovering a number of ethics violations, including violations of campaign finance laws and regulations, criminal laws, the Ethics in Government Act, the Code of Ethics for Government Service, and House rules, according to Politico.
Cherfilus-McCormick was previously indicted “siphoning FEMA funds for her campaign, taking part in a straw donor scheme and tax fraud,” according to Politico.
“The ISC’s investigation has revealed substantial evidence of conduct consistent with the allegations in the indictment, as well as more extensive misconduct as laid out in the following Statement of Facts in Support of Alleged Violations related to violations of federal laws and regulations, as well as ethical standards,” according to the committee’s report.
Michael Stroud, who represents the Florida lawmaker, has requested that lawmakers pause their committee proceedings as the criminal case continued and asked to dismiss the investigation that started in June 2025.
The lawmaker has denied any claims of wrongdoing.
