Press Releases

CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT APPOINTED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BIOTECHNOLOGY, HORTICULTURE, AND RESEARCH SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), has been appointed to serve as the Chairwoman of the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture. The Congresswoman released… Read more »

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Michael J. McQuerry January 23,… Read more »

CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT RECOGNIZES THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: “Martin Luther King Day is a day where we celebrate the life, legacy and achievements of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A Civil Rights leader and… Read more »

      Media Advisory   CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT TO PRESIDE OVER U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will preside over the U.S. House of Representatives today, January 16th.  As Speaker pro tempore, Congresswoman Plaskett will manage debate on the… Read more »

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Michael J. McQuerry January 8,… Read more »

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Michael J. McQuerry January 7,… Read more »

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Michael J. McQuerry January 7,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, released the following statement regarding the 2018 Farm Bill: “Today the House will consider a newly unveiled Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, to continue agriculture and nutrition programs through fiscal year 2023 or the related crop year. “This final bill is… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding a letter to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), William B. Long: “Today I sent a letter to FEMA expressing my disappointment in their decision to deny the request from the… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding a $6,838,035 grant from Health and Human Services (HHS) to go towards Public Health Emergency Response in the Virgin Islands:   “Today, I am pleased to announce a $6,838,035 grant from Health and Human… Read more »