For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 11, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR PEDRO “PETE” ENCARNACION U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Pedro "Pete" Encarnacion: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Senat... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 9, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO REPORT OF MULTIPLE GUNSHOTS IN FREDERIKSTED St. Croix, USVI — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement in response to a report of over 100 gunshots fired in Frederiksted, St. Croix: "The ongoing violence in our territory weighs heavily on me... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 7, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SECURES AQUACULTURE STUDY PROVISION FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS IN HOUSE-PASSED FARM BILL Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announces the inclusion of her amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study identifying locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands sui... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 6, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR RONALD RUSSELL U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald E. Russell: "It is with a heavy heart that I share my deepest condolences on the passing of former Senate Presi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps May 1, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT’S STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF FARM BILL Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. "The Farm Bill is an opportunity to stand with far... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 28, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSURES FOR ST. THOMAS CARNIVAL BREAK U.S. Virgin Islands — In observance of the 2026 St. Thomas Carnival season, the district offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett on St. Croix and St. Thomas will be closed beginning Wednesday, April 29 through Friday, M... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps April 22, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott of Georgia: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman David Scott. For more than ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 21, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER SENATOR JOHN A. BELL, SR. U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Senator John A. Bell, Sr.: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Senator John A. Bell, Sr., a man whos... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 21, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR HUBERT L. FREDERICK'S MOTHER, PRIMROSE FRANCIS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Primrose Francis, beloved mother of Senator Hubert L. Frederick: "I am deeply saddened by... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 20, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VIOLETTE ROACH BROWNE U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Violette Roach Browne, beloved sister of Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq.: "My heart goes out to Lieutenant Gov... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 17, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO RESTORE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS OF HAITIAN NATIONALS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the statement below following the U.S. House of Representatives' vote requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to des... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 11, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RICHARD SCHRADER St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today issued the following statement on the passing of Richard Schrader, beloved son of St. Croix, author, poet, and cultural icon of the U.S. Virgin Islands: “The V... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 3, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSIC LEGEND PETER G. THURLAND, SR. Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) shared the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 8121, legislation to designate the Christiansted Bandstand, located on St. Croix, U.S.... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps April 1, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT JOINS TERRITORIAL LEADERS BEFORE SUPREME COURT IN FIGHT TO AFFIRM BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP PROTECTIONS AS ORAL ARGUMENTS CONCLUDE IN TRUMP V. BARBARA Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 1, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES OFFICE CLOSURES FOR EASTER HOLIDAY U.S. Virgin Islands — In observance of the Easter holiday, the Washington, D.C., St. Croix, and St. Thomas offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, 2026. Offices will reopen on Monda... Read More »
