Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding four grants totaling over $50 million to go towards the rebuilding of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with Hurricanes Maria and Irma: “Today, I am pleased to announce four important grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The first grant is for $1,524,057.51 ... Read more

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and Congressional Democrats Host Forum on State of Public Education and Recovery Efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and other congressional Democrats will host a Press Conference to discuss a Forum she will be hosting to examine whether recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands are meeting the needs of local students, parents, and educators. The U.S. Virgin Islands Board of Education reported a drop of nearly 4,000... 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 the Department of Interior that will streamline the coordination of recovery on St. Croix and to expand water storage capacity and upgrade irrigation systems in support of farmers on St. Thomas. “Today I am pleased to announce the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive two important grants from the Department ... 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 to discuss the need for renewed action and accountability for the federal hurricane recovery response in the U.S. Virgin Islands: “Our hearts are with the families along the Carolina coast and in the affected inland areas as they brace for hurricane Florence this weekend. These storms cause very dangerous conditions and the risk ... Read more

Seventeen years ago today, our nation suffered an unimaginable tragedy that changed the course of our day-to-day lives. Today we remember the thousands who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the hundreds, now-thousands of first responders and the thousands of American men and women in our armed services who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the global fight against terrorism. Our Virgin Islands community shares equally the loss as our sons and daughters were among tho... Read more

ST. CROIX- I want to wish all of our students returning to school a safe and successful school year. While today represents a significant step forward for our students in the Virgin Islands most impacted by last year's hurricanes, it also serves as a reminder that there is much work yet in restoring an environment wholly conducive to the needs of our students. It is incumbent on all of us to put our shoulders in to push our children forward, whether that’s supporting access to infrastructure, ma... Read more

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement regarding the passing of Senator John McCain: “John McCain was about more than politics. He served our country bravely on the battlefield and in public service. His independent spirit and his dedication to doing what is right will be greatly missed. Our country has lost a decorated war hero and statesman. John McCain was a giant of our time—not just ... Read more

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement announcing two important grants for Henry E. Rohlsen and Cyril E. King Airports in the Virgin Islands: “I am proud to announce that the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas will receive important grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “The Department of Transportation announced that the Virgin ... 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 $1,000.000 grant awarded through the National Coastal Zone Management Program to the Territory of the US Virgin Islands: “Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing a $1,000,000 grant through the National Coastal Zone Management Program to the Territory of the US Virgin Islands to he... 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 after the House approved the FY2019 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, which included her important amendment to raise funding for the Office of Insular Affairs: “This week the House passed the Interior Appropriations bill, which contains a total of $35.3 billion, funding programs that protect and make the best use of dome... Read more