Press Releases

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett today introduced a bill in Congress that will help to make college more affordable for Virgin Islands residents attending public institutions of higher learning that are located outside of the territory. The United States Virgin Islands College Access Act of 2015 will allow college students who are residents of the Virgin Islands to pay In-State Tuition… Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett this week fought back a provision in the District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2016 Budget that listed the U.S. Virgin Islands among 39 countries recognized by the local D.C. Government as tax havens.   “This amendment to the D.C. Budget threatens the territory’s hard-earned reputation as being well regulated and compliant with U.S. Federal tax… Read more »

The office of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett was able to defeat an amendment on the House Floor that threatened to reduce funding available to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam under the Territorial Highway Program. The Radewagen-Sablan amendment to the DRIVE Act, proposed to change the current formula for funding under the Territorial Highway Program, requiringthe Secretary of… Read more »

ST. CROIX –Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett gave the following remarks honoring the life and legacy of St. Croix Labor Leader David Hamilton Jackson during the centennial celebration of “Bull-and-Bread Day” today in estate Grove Place. We gather here today in celebration of the legacy and achievements of an extraordinary man.A son of the soil, D.… Read more »

In the wake of the U.S. Treasury Department’s announcement to support bankruptcy protection for debt-stricken Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement: “While I applaud the efforts of the Administration to call upon Congress to help our sister territory, I intend to make sure any assistance proposed in Congress is sure to… Read more »

ST. THOMAS– More than 100 high school students and their parents joined Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett this weekend for two seminars aimed at helping students in the territory interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy with the resources and information necessary to begin the admissions process. “This seminar is an important opportunity for high school… Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett introduced a resolution today asking her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join her in petitioning the United States Government to provide relief and assistance to Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika caused major damage to the Caribbean Island in August. “Introducing this resolution is an important step in raising… Read more »

In recognition of National Voter Registration Day, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett is encouraging high school students across the territory to register to vote. “It’s important that our young people in the territory have all the necessary information to register to vote and that they understand the importance of their participation in the democratic process. Voting among… Read more »

ST.THOMAS– Upon learning of the passing of former Judge and Lt. Governor Julio Brady, Virgin Islands Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement: “Today, we remember the life of former Judge and Lt. Governor Julio Brady. I had the distinct honor of having practiced before Judge Brady and also worked with him in other professional, social and familial matters. His… Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement announcing her support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: Over these summer months my colleagues and I have engaged in—what I believe has been—enormous thought, analysis, consultation, and heartfelt introspection in taking a position on a matter that may determine the safety of the Middle… Read more »