Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI),  a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement regarding an amendment offered to H.R. 2 – Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 that would ban cock fighting in the Virgin Islands: “Cockfighting, like horse racing, is a long-standing recreational activity in the U.S. Virgin Islands with… 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 $186 million grant from FEMA for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with Hurricane Irma and Maria: “Today the U.S. Department 0f Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency… Read more »

ST. THOMAS - Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement congratulating the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition: "It is both an honor and a privilege to extend my congratulations to this year’s winners; Jade Bryan, Ethan Semper and Karen Grace and to all of the students who participated in this year’s competition. It sometimes goes… Read more »

ST. CROIX- Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement in response to a town hall meeting in St. John hosted by Virgin Islands Senator Brian Smith: “I thank Senator Smith and his staff for holding tonight’s town hall meeting in St. John. I introduced H.R. 4731 to expedite the rebuilding of Caneel Bay and to restore the jobs lost by residents of St.… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the statement on last night’s military strikes against Syria: “The entire world must condemn the Assad regime’s criminal use of chemical weapons and send a clear message that there are consequences to such actions. As the congressional… 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 two grants from FEMA for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with Hurricane Irma: “Today the U.S. Department 0f Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced two… Read more »

ST. CROIX- Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement on reports of internet service disruption in St. John: "Various residents of St. John have recently contacted my office regarding a dispute between two entities which, unfortunately, has led to internet service disruption for many residents and visitors on St. John. I understand the sensitivities and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Fifty years ago today, just one day after delivering his monumental ‘I’ve been to the Mountaintop’ speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of his Memphis, Tennessee motel. “Renowned for… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding the announcement today that the federal government will assume 100%of the cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures for the U.S. Virgin Islands as a result of the damage after Hurricanes Irma and Maria: “Today, President Trump announced that the federal government… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding her recent questioning of FEMA officials regarding the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Virgin Islands: “Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit on the dais with my colleagues of the House Homeland Security Committee to say a few words and question federal officials at a hearing… Read more »