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 »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 28, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN OVER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO END PROTECTIONS FOR HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (VI-AL) today strongly condemned the Trump administration's announcement that it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 28, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT APPLAUDS RUM COVER OVER PERMANENCY EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2025 IN LATEST SENATE RECONCILIATION BILL Washington, DC – Early this morning, the Senate released the latest version of the Senate companion to H.R. 1, the Reconciliation package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which cuts Medi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 24, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO WEEKEND VIOLENCE, HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION EFFORTS Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (VI-AL) issued the following statement regarding the tragic shootings that have occurred in the territory over the last few months, including over this wee... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 23, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Plaskett's (D-VI-AL) HR 1737, the "DiasporaLink Act", passed through the House of Representatives by voice vote. The Bill, re-introduced in... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 18, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT PRESENTS U.S. FLAG TO RAYMOND WILLIAMS AND FAMILY IN HONOR OF DECADES OF COMMUNITY SERVICE St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – This week, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett presented a U.S. flag that flew over the United States Capitol to Raymond Williams of Grove Place, and his family in recogni... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 10, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF AVELINO SAMUEL Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement expressing condolences on the passing of Avelino Samuel of St. John: “I was very saddened to hear of Avelino’s passing. He was a master craftsman whose skilled hands and artis... Read More »
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 »
