For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland January 10, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENHANCED TAX CREDIT EXTENSION Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend for three years the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced prem... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland January 9, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT STATEMENT ON SHARK ATTACK AT DORSCH BEACH St. Croix, USVI - Congresswoman Plaskett released the following upon learning about the horrific shark attack at Dorsch beach: “It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the tragic death of Arlene Lillis, 56, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who lost her li... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland January 9, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SECURES CRITICAL FUNDING FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS IN BIPARTISAN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Commerce, Justice Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Env... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps January 06, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MARKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6TH ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) released the following statement marking the fifth anniversary of the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol: "Five years ago today, our nation witnessed an ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland January 3, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT STATEMENT ON U.S. MILITARY ACTION IN VENEZUELA AND FAA AIRSPACE CLOSURE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) released the following statement today regarding military action in Venezuela and the closure of airspace covering Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by the U.S... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps December 22, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES OFFICE CLOSURES FOR HOLIDAY SEASON U.S. Virgin Islands— In observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the Washington, D.C., St. Croix, and St. Thomas offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on the following days: During Christmas week offices will ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland December 18, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF LILLIA KING U.S. Virgin Islands— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Lillia King, daughter of former Governor Cyril King and Agnes King, and a respected member of the Virgin Islands community: “I am saddened by the ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland December 12, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT-BACKED BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE IN-STATE TUITION FOR TERRITORIAL STUDENTS ADVANCES FROM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the House Education and Workforce Committee approved bipartisan legislatio... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland December 12, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT CONCERNING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS’ OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the Medical Executive Committee of the Medical Staff's (MEC) open letter regarding adverse ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps December 11, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO ADVANCE REAUTHORIZATION OF HOPE/HELP TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAM FOR HAITI Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement after the House Committee on Ways and Means unanimously approved the r... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland December 8, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SPEAKS AT RIGHT TO DEMOCRACY EVENT ON TERRITORIAL RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC EQUALITY Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) delivered remarks at Right to Democracy's "Recognizing Your Leadership Event" on December 4, 2025, addressing the ongoing fight for full democrat... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps December 4, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MEETS WITH U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVOCATE FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIORITIES Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamison Greer during a Ways and Means Committee roundtable session to discuss the Trump Administration's... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland November 28, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF ELISA MCKAY U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement expressing condolences on the passing of Elisa McKay: “It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Elisa McKay, a beloved artist, educator, and pi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland November 24, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT LEADS CONGRESSIONAL CALL FOR IMMEDIATE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) led 48 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem urging the immediate extension of ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps November 21, 2025 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE REPS. PLASKETT, FITZPATRICK, RILEY, AND BRESNAHAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FARM TO SCHOOL ACT Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) and her colleagues, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), introduced the Farm to... Read More »
