House ethics panel finds Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations

The House Ethics Committee has found Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed 25 violations of House rules and ethics standards. The violations represent a formal determination by the chamber's investigative body that the congresswoman breached conduct expectations governing members. The finding comes as the committee has increased scrutiny of members across both parties in recent months. Cherfilus-McCormick, first elected to represent Florida's 20th District in 2022, now faces potential disciplinary action or referral to law enforcement, depending on the severity and nature of the violations. The ethics committee typically refers cases involving criminal conduct to the Department of Justice, while lesser violations may result in House-imposed penalties.