Press Releases

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 entitled ‘Preparedness, Response, and Rebuilding: Lessons on the 2017 Disasters.’ “Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused ... Read more

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding a recent letter sent to President Donald J. Trump urging him to extend the Federal 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, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security ... Read more

ST. CROIX – Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee' Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy and Environment Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) and Ranking Member Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (VI-00) will host a Subcommittee Field Hearing in the U.S. Virgin Islands entitled “The Historic 2017 Hurricane Season: Impacts on the U.S. Virgin Islands”. WHAT: Congressional Field Hearing WHEN: Monday, March 12, 2018 WHERE: Legislature of the Virgin Islands Capitol Building Charlotte Am... Read more

ST. CROIX - Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement on the 2018 celebration of Virgin Islands History Month: “This year, as we celebrate the life, legacy, and achievement of our Virgin Islands and its people, and the significant events that define us all, we must also remember the journey told, and employ the same resilient spirit of our ancestors in our continued push forward in building upon their many hard-fought achievements. Let us continue our efforts to... Read more

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement announcing that the IRS has granted her request to extend the time period in which residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) dislocated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria may retain their USVI residency through May 31, 2018: “The disaster day policy issued by the IRS on October 4, 2017 provided relief to individuals who would otherwise qualify as bona fide residents of the USVI but for their need to leave (or in... Read more

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement announcing a $6,479,880 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) federal grant for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with rebuilding from the result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria: “Today, I am pleased to announce that FEMA has awarded the U.S. Virgin Islands an important $6,479,880 million grant that will not only fund but promote building cod... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment of Oversight and Government Reform Committee as well as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following statement regarding the recent passing of a Continuing Resolution (CR): “Early this morning, members of Congress approved a 2 year budget package that funds government and provides critical disaster relief to the hurricane affected areas in... Read more

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement regarding the announcement of a new budget agreement that will provide much needed funding for infrastructure rebuilding, support for resilience in our electrical grid as well as housing among other things: “After substantial negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, the Senate has agreed to a two year budget that includes spending on a variety of needs, which include disaster aid to respond to recent ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced that the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee has recommended to the Democratic Caucus that Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands be appointed to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Congresswoman Plaskett is a tireless champion for the Virgin Islands and for all Americans,” said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. “Her courage and fierce voice following the devastation of Hurricanes Ir... 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 the introduction of The Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Equitable Rebuild Act of 2018: "Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands are part of America, and the millions of people who live in these U.S. territories are Americans. Hundreds of thousands from these islands have served in the United States Armed Forces. Man... Read more