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For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland

July 24, 2026                                                    202-808-6129

PRESS RELEASE

PLASKETT MEETS WITH GOVERNOR BRYAN, VIRGIN ISLANDS LEGISLATURE ON HUD FUNDING FREEZE

U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today is meeting with Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and members of the Virgin Islands Legislature regarding the notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the freeze of federal funding to the territory. The Congresswoman sent letters to HUD and the Governor’s office regarding the matter this week.

“This morning I will be meeting with Governor Bryan and members of the Virgin Islands Legislature regarding the notice from HUD on the freeze of funding,” said Congresswoman Plaskett. “I’ve shared with the Governor conversations I have had with Republican leadership in Congress regarding this issue that stand ready to support our efforts to create a plan acceptable to HUD.”

“Our office has been in contact with Congressional leadership, and I stand ready to work with the Governor in any way to ensure that we have a plan that creates the accountability and mechanism that will put our federal resources to work for the people,” Plaskett concluded.

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