For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps April 22, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott of Georgia: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman David Scott. For more than ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 21, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER SENATOR JOHN A. BELL, SR. U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Senator John A. Bell, Sr.: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Senator John A. Bell, Sr., a man whos... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 21, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR HUBERT L. FREDERICK'S MOTHER, PRIMROSE FRANCIS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Primrose Francis, beloved mother of Senator Hubert L. Frederick: "I am deeply saddened by... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 20, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VIOLETTE ROACH BROWNE U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Violette Roach Browne, beloved sister of Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq.: "My heart goes out to Lieutenant Gov... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 17, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO RESTORE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS OF HAITIAN NATIONALS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the statement below following the U.S. House of Representatives' vote requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to des... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 11, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RICHARD SCHRADER St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today issued the following statement on the passing of Richard Schrader, beloved son of St. Croix, author, poet, and cultural icon of the U.S. Virgin Islands: “The V... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 3, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSIC LEGEND PETER G. THURLAND, SR. Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) shared the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 8121, legislation to designate the Christiansted Bandstand, located on St. Croix, U.S.... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps April 1, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT JOINS TERRITORIAL LEADERS BEFORE SUPREME COURT IN FIGHT TO AFFIRM BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP PROTECTIONS AS ORAL ARGUMENTS CONCLUDE IN TRUMP V. BARBARA Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland April 1, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES OFFICE CLOSURES FOR EASTER HOLIDAY U.S. Virgin Islands — In observance of the Easter holiday, the Washington, D.C., St. Croix, and St. Thomas offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will be closed on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, 2026. Offices will reopen on Monda... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland March 19, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO BORDER PATROL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ON ST. CROIX; CALLS FOR DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL RESIDENTS ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today issued the following statement regarding enforcement actions conducted by Border Patrol agents on St... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland March 17, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CAUTIONS VIRGIN ISLANDERS AGAINST SOCIAL SECURITY CARD SCAMS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) is urging residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to be on high alert after the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a n... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland March 16, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO ST. JOHN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE St. John, USVI — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today issued the following statement in response to the extended power outage affecting the island of St. John, which has now exceeded 40 hours: “We want the people of St. John to know we ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps March 9, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ON THE PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS SOURCE REPORTER SUSAN ELLIS U.S. Virgin Islands — It is with deep sadness that Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett mourns the passing of Susan Ellis, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the U.S. Virgin Islands community who served for many years as a ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps March 4, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE HOUSE PASSES PLASKETT-BACKED BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO GUARANTEE IN-STATE TUITION FOR TERRITORIAL STUDENTS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, bipartisan ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps February 18, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF CIVIL RIGHTS ICON REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON SR. Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis... Read More »
