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 »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 24, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS PASSING OF LABOR LEADER AND FRIEND FREDERICK “FREDDIE” JOSEPH U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Frederick Joseph, longtime labor leader and advocate for the Virgin Islands: "The Virgin Islands has lost a gi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 18, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT ANNOUNCES VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICES CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER U.S. Virgin Islands — The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on Thursday, September 18, 2025 on St. Croix and St. Thomas due to inclement weather conditions affecting the U.S. Virgin Islands. Constituents are e... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 18, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT URGES CAUTION AS SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING IMPACT VIRGIN ISLANDS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement regarding severe weather conditions and flooding currently affecting the U.S. Virgin Islands: "As we have all seen the severe weathe... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 16, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT'S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSICIAN AND EDUCATOR LOUIS B. TAYLOR JR. U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement the passing of Louis B. Taylor Jr.: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Louis B. Taylor Jr., a legendary musi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 10, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT & DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES LEAD LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE U.S. TRADE PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR HAITI Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the introduction of the HOPE for Haitian Prosperity Act of 2025, H.R.5209: ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps September 5, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ADDRESSES CRITICAL PRIORITIES FOR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AT THE INTERAGENCY GROUP ON INSULAR AREAS SENIOR PLENARY SESSION Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett delivered remarks yesterday at the Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) 2025 Senior Plenary Session at the... Read More »
