For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 21, 2024 202-808-6129 Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement on the President Joseph Biden’s, withdraw from the 2024 race: “I am one of the staunchest supporters of Joe Biden. In tough times, we knew Joe had our backs and we had his. We love and honor our president and extend our heartfelt gratitude for his leadership... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 20, 2024 202-808-6129 Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett joins her colleagues in mourning the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18). “Congresswoman Jackson Lee was a tremendous leader and fierce advocate for women and minorities,” said Congresswoman Plaskett. “I relied on her intellect, her legal acumen, and her example of grit an... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 18, 2024 202-808-6129 This week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, alongside local and federal partners, hosted a summit to explore impactful insights and best practices for infrastructure rebuilding and energy issues of the Virgin Islands. The summit, entitled “A Reimagined Virgin Islands,” engaged local and federal partners, and participants in... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 9, 2024 202-808-6129 Ranking Member Stacey E. Plaskett provided the following opening statement on the eleventh hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. *Please note that the text that is included below is not the full statement* “From the early days of our nation's formation, our founding fathers were very clear -The upkeep of dem... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 9, 2024 202-808-6129 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following statement on the announcement of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) providing $4.5 million of immediate humanitarian assistance to communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl. “Immediately after learning of the impact of Hurricane Beryl on our Caribbean neighbor... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 1, 2024 202-808-6129 The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett in Washington D.C., St. Croix, and St. Thomas will be closed from Wednesday, July 3rd through Friday, July 5th in observance of the U.S. Virgin Islands Emancipation Day and the Independence Day holidays. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 8th. This upcoming July 3rd marks t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, Stacey Plaskett sent a letter to Jim Jordan, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary regarding her concerns about the insidious plan to dismantle our democracy and threaten the American people through Trump and the Heritage Foundations Presidential Transition Plan, popularly called - Proj... Read More »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and colleagues Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09) joined the Black Innovation Alliance, Microsoft and several distinguished panelists for the “Future of AI: Ensuring Equity for Black Innovators,” event— a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and equality for Black Innovators. “In an era of emerging technology,... Read More »
The offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett in Washington D.C., St. Croix and St. Thomas will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All offices will reopen on Thursday, June 20th. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Biden designated Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holi... Read More »
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Plaskett joins a bipartisan Congressional Delegation traveling to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. On Thursday, June 6, the delegation will take part in observances of the anniversary along with veterans and their families, active duty servicemembers, government and military officials and foreign dignitaries. “It ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Plaskett shared the following statement about the U.S. Department of Justice’s response to calls from Members of Congress to condemn the Insular Cases: “I am pleased that the Department of Justice has used this crucial opportunity to denounce the Insular Cases. Last month, I co-led a bipartisan, bicameral letter, signed by 43 Members of Congress, urging the U.S. De... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett’s legislation to designate the Lt. Gen. Ebbesen Post Office (H.R. 5034) was passed on the House floor. Congresswoman Plaskett introduced this legislation in the 118th Congress to designate the St. Croix Post Office located at 2119 Market Square in Christiansted as the “Lieutenant General Samuel E. Ebbesen Post Office.” Lt. General Ebbesen,... Read More »
PLASKETT ACCOMPANIES BIDEN ON AIR FORCE ONE Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett accompanied President Joe Biden where they met Vice President Kamala Harris on Air Force One to attend a rally at Girard College and a later meeting with Black Businesses in Philadelphia, PA. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris launched a nationwide effort to mobilize Black voters. In ... Read More »
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement expressing condolences on the passing of former USVI Tourism Commissioner, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Legislature and District Director of the Office of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, Pam Richards. “I was saddened to hear of Pam’s passing. First and foremost, Pamela Richards was my friend. She dedicated much ... Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2024 CONTACT: Janine Kritschgau (Kaine), (202) 365-2176; Tionee Scotland (Plaskett), (202) 808-1549; Clara Benice (Cherfilus-McCormick), (202) 834-0895 KAINE, PLASKETT, CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK LEAD LETTER URGING SECURITY FUNDING FOR HAITI Washington, D.C. – Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined Cong... Read More »
