Press Releases

PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT STATEMENT AFTER ATTENDING TODAY'S INTER AGENCY GROUP ON INSULAR AREAS (IGIA) PLENARY SESSION HERE IN WASHINGTON, DC   Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI) statement on her participation in today’s Inter agency Group on Insular Affairs plenary Session here in Washington, DC: “Since coming to Congress I… Read more »

CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S UNLAWFUL EMERGENCY DECLARATION THAT VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTION AND MAKES AMERICA LESS SAFE Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI) statement on President Trump declaring a national emergency: “The President’s decision to declare a national emergency to divert funds to build a border wall is disgraceful and… Read more »

CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF FEMA DIRECTOR BROCK LONG Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement after the resignation of FEMA Administrator Brock Log: “I would like to thank Administrator Brock Long of FEMA for his service to this nation and to the Virgin Islands. I hope to work closely with the current… Read more »

PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE ST. THOMAS EAST END MEDICAL CENTER  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 $1,184,580 grant from Health and… Read more »

CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT NAMED NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION INFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE CO-CHAIR Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett was named Co-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition Infrastructure Task Force. The Congresswoman released the following statement: “I’m excited to lead the New Democrat Coalition Infrastructure Task Force because this Task Force will continue… Read more »

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Michael J. McQuerry January 28,… Read more »

PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S DECISION TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT St. Croix, VI – Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is finally ending the government shutdown and temporarily reopening the federal government:  “After the longest shut down in history, I am… Read more »

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 »