Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has stepped aside from her leadership position on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee as required by Democratic Caucus rules following her indictment on federal fraud charges. The decision was confirmed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ office, which stated that the move is in line with the rules governing indicted lawmakers. Cherfilus-McCormick, who has represented Palm Beach and Broward Counties since 2022, faces charges of stealing federal disaster relief funds and using the money to finance her congressional campaign. She has also been the subject of an ethics investigation into campaign finance issues and potential violations of House rules regarding earmarks.