NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 1, 2026United States
DHS Bans Former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Associates from Federal Funding
The Department of Homeland Security has barred former Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, her family, and several associates from receiving federal funds following allegations that she misappropriated over $5 million in FEMA disaster relief. The suspension follows a federal indictment and a House Ethics Committee investigation that found the former congresswoman used the funds to finance her 2021 campaign.
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This action permanently restricts the former congresswoman and her named associates from accessing federal contracts or grants, following a multi-year investigation into the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds.
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personEdwin CherfiluspersonDavid SpencerpersonMarjorie CherfiluspersonGabriel SmithpersonMarie SmithpersonJames PercivalorganizationTrinity Healthcare ServiceorganizationDepartment of Homeland SecuritypersonSheila Cherfilus-McCormickorganizationFlorida Division of Emergency ManagementpersonJD VancepersonNadege Leblanc