For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 26, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CHARLES B. RANGEL Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel. “Congressman Rangel left an incredible legacy of service and advocacy. One of the longest serving incumbent members... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 23, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT’S OFFICE RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRIVATE DELIVERY PACKAGE DELAYS IN TERRITORY U.S. Virgin Islands —The Congresswoman’s office received word of numerous complaints regarding private delivery package service delays in the territory, particularly St. John, and met with U.S. Customs and Border ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 22, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT RELEASES STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF RECONCILIATION BILL Washington, DC – Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed the Republican reconciliation package (H.R. 1) with a vote of 215-214-1. Every Democrat in the House voted no. The 2 Republicans who voted against the bill, Congressman Th... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 21, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN GERALD E. CONNOLLY Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly. “I was deeply saddened to hear of Congressman Connolly’s passing. A consummate statesman, he advocated... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 5, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES FARMERS IN ACTION COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING WAIVER, GRANTED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Washington, D.C. – For the past two years, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett and her team have actively worked with the St. Croix Farmers in Action (FIA) group to assist with the acquisit... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 1, 2025 202-808-6129 Press Release PLASKETT TRAVELS TO EUROPE ON DELEGATION OF CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement after traveling to Sweden, Poland, and Denmark on a Congressional Delegation with other members of the prestigious House Intelligence Commit... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 17, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SHARES ADVOCACY WIN IN SECURING EXEMPTIONS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S PORT FEE ACTIONS Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the Trump Administration’s U.S. Trade Representative Office’s (USTR) exemption for the U.S. Virgin Islands from puni... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 15, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT HOSTS 43RD ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION St. Croix, USVI – Congresswoman Plaskett’s office held a reception to announce the winners of the 43rd Annual Congressional Art Competition and showcase the artwork of all participating students. The winners were selected from a d... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 14, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT MEETS WITH VIRGIN ISLANDS PHYSICIANS AND LOCAL HOSPITAL BOARD ON STATE OF VI HEALTHCARE Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement: “Last week, I and my office met with key stakeholders in our healthcare sector. Given the heightened concerns related to our hospitals in ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 11, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SHARES UPDATE ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED FEES AT U.S. PORTS Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following update regarding President Trump’s executive order on the maritime industry: “This week, President Trump announced an executive order which doubles... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 10, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN EXPRESSES CONCERN AND EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY THE NIGHTCLUB ROOF COLLAPSE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the roof collapse incident that took place earlier this week in the Dominican ... Read More »
CLOSED MOUTHS DON’T GET FED – VIRGIN ISLANDERS HAVE THE WILL TO FIGHT Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett U.S. Virgin Islands A few months ago, the Virgin Islands Daily News featured an editorial piece by Sue Lisky of St. Thomas, entitled, “The Spectacle of Plaskett’s ‘Territory and Colonies Problem’ Speech on House Floor.” Sue refers to my speech after the Speaker vote during the opening session of ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland March 30, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT HOSTS MARCH COMMUNITY EVENTS US Virgin Islands – During the last week of March, Congresswoman Plaskett and her office hosted numerous community outreach events. On Thursday, March 27th and Friday, March 28th, the Congresswoman and her team hosted U.S. Postal Service Town Hall Working Sessions where th... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland March 13, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S PROPOSED PORT FEES AT U.S. PORTS Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the proposed imposition of punitive service fees and restrictions on shipping companies that could skyrocket costs for Americans,... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland March 6, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT REINTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HELP SMALL PORTS ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE LOANS AND GRANTS Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI-AL) and her colleague, Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL-1), reintroduced bipartisan legislation which requires the Department of Agriculture to g... Read More »
