Pelosi Announces Committee Assignments for Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee's recommendation that Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was sworn in on January 18th to represent Florida's 20th Congressional District, join the House Education & Labor Committee and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 117th Congress.

"Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick comes to the House as a longtime advocate for quality, affordable health care and economic opportunity for working Floridians," Speaker Pelosi said. "As a working mother and the daughter of immigrants, she will bring to the Education & Labor Committee a valued perspective and a passion for building a more just economy that provides a brighter future for our children. On the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, she will elevate the voices of the heroes in Florida and across our nation who have proudly served in uniform. South Florida families will be well-served by Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick's tireless leadership as she joins House Democrats in our work For The People."