For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland November 24, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT LEADS CONGRESSIONAL CALL FOR IMMEDIATE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) led 48 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem urging the immediate extension of ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 21, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE REPS. PLASKETT, FITZPATRICK, RILEY, AND BRESNAHAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FARM TO SCHOOL ACT Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) and her colleagues, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), introduced the Farm to... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 21, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES OFFICE CLOSURES FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY U.S. Virgin Islands— The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed from Tuesday, November 25 until Friday, November 28, 2025, in St. Croix, St. Thomas, and Washington, D.C. in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Al... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 13, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after President Trump signed P.L. 119-37, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, an... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 10, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES OFFICES CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 11TH IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY U.S. Virgin Islands— The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C., St. Croix, and St. Thomas in observance of Veterans Day. All offices will reop... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 6, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT HONORS SPEAKER EMERITA NANCY PELOSI ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the retirement announcement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: "Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's announcement marks the close of one o... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 1, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT COMMEMORATES D. HAMILTON JACKSON DAY— “LIBERTY DAY”—IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement in recognition of Liberty Day, also known as D. Hamilton Jackson Day or the beloved “Bull and Bread” celebration, observed an... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps October 30, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF ARCHITECT & PRESERVATIONIST GERVILLE R. LARSEN U.S. Virgin Islands— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of esteemed Virgin Islands architect, artist, and cultural preservationist Gerville R. Larsen: “The Virgin Islands h... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps October 28, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SHARES HER ADVOCACY AND CONCERN FOR THE FUTURE OF SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND EXPECTED FEDERAL BUDGET Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett expressed the concerns of Virgin Islands families and community members about the futu... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps October 21, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 5656, legislation which would grant the United States ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps October 16, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RELEASES STATEMENT ON PROPOSED VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY FEES U.S. Virgin Islands - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement regarding the marine and facility fee increases proposed by the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA): “Efficient, reliable, and accessib... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps October 9, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CONTINUES EFFORTS FOR CUSTOMS DUTY RELIEF FOR U.S. TERRITORIES Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett provided an update on her continued engagement with the White House regarding customs duty requirements impacting U.S. territories outside the customs zone: "Effective August... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 30, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT URGES RENEWAL OF U.S. TRADE PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR HAITI AS PROGRAM NEARS EXPIRY Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the HOPE and HELP programs for Haiti, which are set to expire after today, September 30, 2025. “I am deeply disappointed... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 30, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN NEGOTIATIONS TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement as government funding is set to expire at midnight tonight, September 30, 2025: "Republicans control the House of Representatives, Senate, ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 24, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT ADDRESSES NEW CUSTOMS DUTY REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. TERRITORIES FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett addressed new customs duty requirements that went into effect on August 29, 2025, impacting residents across all U.S. territories outside the custom zone includ... Read More »
