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PLASKETT JOINS HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES ON BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO BARBADOS
Bridgetown, Barbados,
November 30, 2024
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland PRESS STATEMENT PLASKETT JOINS HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES ON BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO BARBADOS Bridgetown, Barbados – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released the following statement: “I am honored to join my House colleagues for our bipartisan Congressional delegation to Barbados,” said Congresswoman Plaskett. “As a proud Caribbean-American and Virgin Islander, I am committed to highlighting the need for enhancement of the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean region through strengthened trade engagement, promoting opportunities for equitable economic growth and development across the region, and direct engagement with diverse stakeholders from the Caribbean.” “While in Barbados, we will meet with government officials and regional experts to discuss ways to advance our respective security, economic and climate goals. Our delegation will also commemorate the 58th anniversary of Barbados’ independence and the 100th birthday of the trailblazing Congresswoman, and one of my idols, Shirley Chisholm, a proud Barbadian-American,” shared Congresswoman Plaskett. This trip builds upon efforts undertaken by the Biden-Harris administration in the region and is an opportunity to continue strengthening US relationships across the Western Hemisphere. Last year, Leader Jeffries led a Congressional delegation visit to Trinidad and Tobago, where the CODEL joined Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Conference. The delegation reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and the Caribbean and have since continued their work across the region. Congresswoman Plaskett was also able to meet separately with Prime Ministers Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana, Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago and Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines regarding trade, refining and biofuels, development, and climate investment in the region. “I am proud to be a significant part of this distinguished Congressional delegation, which includes senior committee members relevant to critical issues in Barbados and throughout the Western Hemisphere.” The Members of the delegation are: · Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representatives · Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa), Vice-Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; Member, Natural Resources Committee; Member, Foreign Affairs Committee · Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Services · Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5), Ranking Member, Foreign Affairs Committee; Member, Committee on Financial Services · Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations; Member, Committee on the Budget; Co-Chair, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee · Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV-4), Chair, Congressional Black Caucus; Member, Committee on Ways and Means; Member, Armed Services Committee · Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-9), Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce; Member, Committee on Homeland Security · Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, Committee on Financial Services · Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce ###
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