House Ethics Report Unveils ‘Extensive Misconduct’ by Florida Congresswoman in Campaign Finance Violations

By Sam Barron | Friday, January 30, 2026, 6:28 PM EST

Representative Greg Steube of Florida has vowed to force a vote next week to expel Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida from the House of Representatives over allegations of campaign finance violations.

A House Ethics investigative subcommittee released a 59-page report detailing substantial evidence supporting criminal allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick, accusing her of “extensive misconduct.” The report states that Cherfilus-McCormick failed to properly disclose her campaign and personal finances, accepted improper campaign donations, and directed federal funds to friends and associates in violation of House rules.

Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted in November on charges alleging she stole $5 million in federal disaster funds and used some of the money to support her 2021 campaign. The Florida congresswoman disputed the allegations in a statement, saying: “I reject these allegations and remain confident the full facts will make clear I did nothing wrong.”

Steube initially filed a resolution to expel Cherfilus-McCormick following her indictment in November. He stated on social media that the House Ethics findings detail “more than two dozen counts of serious financial crimes” and vowed, “When we return to Washington, I’ll call up a resolution to expel her from Congress.” A spokesperson for Steube confirmed he will offer a privileged resolution to force the expulsion vote.

Expelling a House member requires a two-thirds majority. Even if every Republican voted to remove her, 80 Democrats would still need to vote “yes” to expel her from Congress.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York opposed Cherfilus-McCormick’s expulsion in a press conference. Jeffries said: “If, in fact, there is a resolution that’s brought to the floor to try to expel the congresswoman, it’s going to fail.” He added, “The congresswoman is entitled to the presumption of innocence. She’s going through the process right now. Any effort to expel her lacks any basis, at this moment, in law, fact or the Constitution.”

Following her indictment, Cherfilus-McCormick was removed from her House committee leadership duties.