Economic Development

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry July 15, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES TWO IMPORTANT GRANTS FROM FEMA FOR GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding two important grants totaling $10 million grant for Govern... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry July 15, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF EXTENDING FEDERAL PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR RESIDENTS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASHINGTON, DC – As the COVID-19 public health and economic crises persist across the nation, Congresswoman Plaskett is highlighting the need for Congress to e... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry July 15, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES PASSING OF IMPORTANT AMENDMENT THAT REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS COMMUNITY DISASTER LOANS (CDL) STEMMING FROM THE 2017 HURRICANES “Cancellation of the CDLs would remove the restrictions imposed on the Territory’s ability to obtain financing to h... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry May 15, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES TWO FEMA GRANTS TOTALING $5 MILLION FOR GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding two important grants in the amount of $5 million for the Juan F. Luis Hospital from FEMA: “Today,... Read more »

Para distribución inmediata Contacto: Michael J. McQuerry 13 de mayo 2020 202-215-8524 Comunicado de Prensa LOS DEMÓCRATAS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES PRESENTAN LA LEY DE HÉROES “Esta legislación valiente y transformativa enfrenta los desafíos de la pandemia causada por el coronavirus”, declaró Congresista Plaskett Washington, DC – La Congresista Stacey Plaskett público el enunciado siguiente ... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry April 23, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESS PASSES FOURTH BIPARTISAN CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE TO BOLSTER SMALL BUSINESSES, FARMERS AND HEALTH CARE NEEDS “This Legislation Provides Small Business Funding, Supports Hospitals and Farmers, and Invests in Nationwide Testing,” stated Congresswoman Plaskett Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey E. P... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry March 27, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC FAMILIES & WORKERS-FIRST CORONAVIRUS LEGISLATION AND EMERGENCY RELIEF IT PROVIDES TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett applauded the passage of historic Families and Workers-First legislation, which will... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry March 20, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT’S STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS PROPOSAL IN U.S. CONGRESS Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the stimulus proposal making its way through Congress presently: “Congress has been working on several pieces of legi... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry March 24, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $30 MILLION GRANT FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER AND POWER AUTHORITY Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding an important $30 million grant for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority from FEMA to go towa... Read more »

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry March 24, 2020 202-215-8524 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT STATEMENT ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDS RECEIVING A WAIVER TO PROVIDE SNAP BENEFITS THROUGH MAY 31, 2020 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released this statement in regards to the Virgin Islands receiving a waiver to provide SNAP benefits through May 31, 20202: “... Read more »