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 »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and Governor-elect Albert Bryan (D-VI) will hold an important Reporters Roundtable Conference Call to discuss the federal government’s ongoing role with the recovery efforts in the Virgin Islands from last year’s hurricanes, upcoming issues for the 116th Congress and the Governor-elects introduction and recent meetings held while… 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 today’s Democratic Caucus leadership elections:
“I congratulate Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn for being elected by our Democratic Caucus to the respective positions of Majority Leader and… Read more »
ST. CROIX– Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett invites the public to a Military Service Academy Seminar in each island district.
St. Thomas
Friday, November 9, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 pm
UVI ACC, 1st Floor
Conference Room
St. Croix
Saturday, November 10, 2018
2:00 - 4:00 pm
UVI Great Hall
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett's Service Academy Seminars are aimed at providing… Read more »
ST. CROIX– Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett invites the public to two town hall meetings with the National Park Service in St. Croix and St. John.
St. Croix
6:00 pm Tuesday, October 16
Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse
(Old Post Office)
Christiansted
St. John
6:00 pm Wednesday, October 17
Cleone Creque Legislative Conference Room
Cruz… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
"Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a moment to remember the millions of families who have been impacted by this awful disease, and a time to remind friends and loved ones about the importance of early screening and self-exams.
“When it comes to curing cancer… 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 the 1st Annual One-Stop-Federal-Resource community event slated for Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 10am to 3pm at Tutu Park Mall on St. Thomas, USVI.
“The One Stop Federal Resource event will highlight a… Read more »
ST. CROIX– Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement commemorating National Farmer's Day:
"We cannot overstate the importance of our farmers and local producers to our Virgin Islands economy and the health and well being of its residents. As we continue to grow our agricultural product and establish our sustainability, let us take this National… Read more »
