For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 11, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSURES FOR CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE U.S. Virgin Islands — The St. Croix and St. Thomas district offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed from Tuesday, September 15, through Monday, September 21, ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 3, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SENDS PRAYERS TO PRIME MINISTER TERRANCE DREW OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today issued the following statement regarding the health of Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew: "My thoughts and ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 1, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF HAITI HOPE/HELP AND AGOA TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 6500, The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, with ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 20, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE USDA APPROVES DISASTER DESIGNATION FOR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS DUE TO DROUGHT U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John as primary natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 18, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ISIDORE “I.G.” GRILES, JR. U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement on the passing of Isidore "I.G." Griles, Jr.: "I was saddened to learn of the passing Mr. Griles. He was a son of Frede... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 14, 2026 202-808-6129 Press Release CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CONGRATULATES USVI NIKE RBI 18U GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM ON WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today congratulated the United States Virgin Islands Nike RBI 18U Girls Softball Team on winning the 2026 Nike RBI Softball 18U World Series, defeating... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 8, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS' CULTURAL ICON BRADLEY CHRISTIAN U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Bradley Christian, a Virgin Islands cultural icon celebrated for his mastery of the traditional head wrap and his ro... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 7, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT'S STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement regarding the Executive Orders titled “Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship” and “Endi... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 24, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT MEETS WITH GOVERNOR BRYAN, VIRGIN ISLANDS LEGISLATURE ON HUD FUNDING FREEZE U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today is meeting with Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and members of the Virgin Islands Legislature regarding the notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deve... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 22, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HONOR TWO VIRGIN ISLANDERS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR NATION U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement today regarding the introduction of two bills to name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps July 22, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT'S LEGISLATION HONORING PETER G. THURLAND, SR. ADVANCES THROUGH NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announced that the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced H.R. 8121, legislation to designate the Christiansted Bandstand as the "P... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps July 20, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CLAUDETTE "ADJOA" HINDS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement on the passing of Claudette "Adjoa" Hinds of the U.S. Virgin Islands: "Our Virgin Islands community is mourning the loss of Claudett... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 20, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON H.R. 9724 AND THE CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF THE U.S. THE TERRITORIES Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (VI) issued the following statement regarding H.R. 9724, legislation introduced by Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9), which contains language to ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 20, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT'S STATEMENT ON VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY FUNDING SUSPENSION BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developme... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 17, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS DEATH OF FOUR-YEAR-OLD BOY ON ST. CROIX St. Croix, USVI — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the death of a four-year-old boy on St. Croix, who was rushed to Juan F. Luis Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound Thursday evening and died... Read More »
