US Lawmaker Resigns Amid Ethics Probe, Third in a Week

Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House ahead of an ethics committee hearing on campaign finance violations, becoming the third lawmaker to step down in just over a week amidst a wave of scandals.

Tue Apr 21 2026

Democratic Lawmaker Resigns Ahead of Ethics Hearing

Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida announced her immediate resignation on Tuesday. Her departure came ahead of a scheduled disciplinary hearing by the House Ethics Committee, which had been weighing potential sanctions against her. The committee was investigating a string of alleged campaign finance violations.

Wave of Scandals Hits US Congress

Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation marks the third time a member of the US House of Representatives has stepped down in just over a week. Her departure follows the recent resignations of other lawmakers, including Democrat Eric Swalwell. This series of resignations indicates a growing wave of ethics scandals engulfing the US Congress.

*Source: SCMP (2026-04-21)*

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