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 »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps August 28, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE OFFICES of CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CLOSED SEPTEMBER 1st in OBSERVANCE of LABOR DAY U.S. Virgin Islands — The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in St. Thomas, St. Croix, and Washington, D.C. in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. All offices will re... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps August 26, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO INQUIRIES ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S CHANGES TO OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL GRANTS Washington D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking," issued on August 7, 2025... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps August 15, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT HOSTS COMMUNITY "BREAKFAST WITH STACEY" EVENTS ACROSS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TO DISCUSS 119TH CONGRESS PRIORITIES AND FEDERAL ADVOCACY U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett concluded two successful "Breakfast with Stacey" community engagement events this week, meeting with V... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps August 15, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT ANNOUNCES VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICES CLOSED ON AUGUST 18TH IN OBSERVANCE OF FUNERAL SERVICES U.S. Virgin Islands — The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on Monday, August 18, 2025 on St. Croix and St. Thomas in observance of funeral services for her mother, Mrs. Magdalene Agatha H... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 6, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CONGRATULATES NEW VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE CHIEFS ON HISTORIC SWEARING-IN CEREMONY U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today congratulated Deborah L. Hodge and Uston A. Cornelius on their swearing-in as Police Chiefs of the St. Thomas/St. John District and the St. Croix ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 15, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT 'S STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF SAYFOLLAH MUSALLET WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement regarding the killing of Sayfollah Musallet: "I am deeply disturbed by the tragic death of Sayfollah Musallet, an American citizen who was killed while vis... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 10, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ADDRESSES FEDERAL RECONCILIATION BILL IMPACTS AND VIRGIN ISLANDS RECOVERY PRIORITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the federal reconciliation bill signed into law by President Trump and its potential impacts on the U.S. Virgin Isla... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 8, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH TEXAS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY SEVERE FLOODING WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) issued the following statement regarding the severe flooding impacting communities across Texas: "My heart goes out to the families and communities across Texas w... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 3, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT AND MOYLAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ESTABLISH CONGRESSIONAL TASK FORCE ON TERRITORY VOTING RIGHTS Washington, DC – Today—July 3, 2025—Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-U.S. Virgin Islands) and Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam), introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a fifteen-member Congre... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 30, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE OFFICES OF CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CLOSED JULY 3-4 FOR EMANCIPATION DAY/INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY U.S. Virgin Islands – The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett on St. Croix, and St. Thomas will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th in observance of the U.S. Virgin Islands Emancipation Day and ... Read More »
