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… 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… 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.… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CALLS OUT REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES FOR DEFUNDING ATF
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett gives the following opening statement on the tenth hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
*Please note that the text that is included below is not the full statement*
“Last week, after Trump insider and convicted criminal Steve Bannon… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett gives the following opening statement on the tenth hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
*Please note that the text that is included below is not the full statement*
“Two weeks ago, in this same room, we watched as the Republican majority attempted to use the congressional hearing process to intervene in… Read more »
PLASKETT HOSTS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK RECEPTION HONORING FALLEN VI HEROES
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett hosted a reception in honor of National Police Week honoring two fallen heroes from the U.S. Virgin Islands— Detective Delbert Phipps, Jr. and Patrolman Lionel E. Issac. Both VIPD officers lost their lives in the line of duty and will be added to… Read more »
PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE’S REPORT TO ADDRESS TERRITORIAL DATA GAPS
Washington, D.C. – Upon the release of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on federal data gaps in U.S. territory, U.S. Territories: Coordinated Federal Approach Needed to Better Address Data Gaps, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement:
“I… Read more »
