For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland November 15, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT INTRODUCES SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS VETERANS Washington, D.C. – This week, in recognition of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Plaskett reintroduced two significant pieces of legislation to support the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Hire-A-Hero Act of 2024 a... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland November 5, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO VIRGIN ISLANDERS FOR SIXTH TERM WIN AS DELEGATE TO CONGRESS St. Croix, USVI – On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett secured an overwhelming victory over two opponents in her district and will now serve her 6th term as the Virgin Islands’ Delegate to Co... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland October 30, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT PROVIDES CRITICAL UPDATE ON USPS ISSUE OF UNTIMELY PACKAGE DELIVERY Washington, D.C. – The office of Congresswoman Plaskett has held numerous meetings with United States Postal Service (USPS) regional leadership related to the exorbitant package delivery delays that continue to affect Virgin Islande... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland October 28, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT REFLECTS ON SIGNIFICANCE OF VP HARRIS'S ELLIPSE SPEECH Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement: “Tomorrow, I have the privilege of joining Vice President Harris and the Harris-Walz team for VP Harris’s speech at the Ellipse in Washington, DC. The last time a governme... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland October 25, 2024 202-808-6129 UPDATED PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT ADDRESSES RECENT ISSUE REGARDING DELAY IN USPS PACKAGE DELIVERY Washington, D.C. – The office of Congresswoman Plaskett recently received information and complaints from numerous Virgin Islands residents regarding delays in packages mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Pla... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland October 21, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT MOURNS PASSING OF HOUSE COLLEAGUE CONGRESSMAN RICK NOLAN Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett joins her colleagues in mourning of the passing of Congressman Rick Nolan. “Congressman Nolan had a long, distinguished career in public service, first as a staffer for former U.S. Vice President Walter ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland October 1, 2024 202-808-6129 Press Release PLASKETT SHARES HIGHLIGHTS ON HER ROLE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Plaskett, who currently serves as a Member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released the following statement on her role and accomplishments within the committee d... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 19, 2024 202-808-6129 Press Release PLASKETT PROGRESSES MULTIPLE BIPARTISAN PIECES OF MAJOR LEGISLATION Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on two major pieces of legislation that successfully progressed through legislative markup in significant House Committees of jurisdiction: “I am pleased ... Read More »
RANKING MEMBER PLASKETT DEMANDS CHAIRMAN JORDAN INVESTIGATE RUSSIAN ATTEMPTS TO INTERFERE IN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2024 CONTACT: Matt Jansen 202-494-1278 WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, wrote to Chairman Jim Jorda... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 2, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT RELEASES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT WEST INDIAN AMERICAN LABOR DAY PARADE Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement: I was very saddened to hear of the shooting that took place today at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn. New York’s West Indian American Lab... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 21, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT MOURNS PASSING OF HOUSE COLLEAGUE - CONGRESSMAN BILL PASCRELL Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett joins her colleagues in mourning the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-08). “I am deeply saddened by the news of Congressman Pascrell’s passing. Bill was an incredible fighter,... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 12, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT URGES VIRGIN ISLANDERS TO PREPARE FOR IMPENDING WEATHER US Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement: “The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for the U.S. Virgin Islands in addition to much of the eastern Caribbean. The advisory means... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 9, 2024 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE PLASKETT ANNOUNCES BENEFIT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS AFFECTED BY ROLLING BLACKOUTS U.S. Virgin Islands – The United States Department of Human Services (DHS) allows for individuals who are served through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to receive replacement SNAP benefits du... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 1, 2024 202-808-6129 Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and the Legislature of the Virgin Islands continue to advocate for reliable energy solutions and technical assistance in the U.S. Virgin Islands amid a power outage rotation schedule, power generation capacity and distribution challenges, and outdated equipment. Earlier this month, Congresswoma... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 1st, 2024 202-808-6129 This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act through the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP), which aims to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discri... Read More »
