Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3385, the DiasporaLink Act, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett writes, “He has left a roadmap for those in his agency and elsewhere on how to utilize setbacks as set-ups for great things!”
The Senate Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services will hold a tri-island Community Health Fair on Feb. 29, committee chairman Sen. Ray Fonseca announced Wednesday.
The hearing's focus must be on outlining a clear and actionable plan to effectively utilize the increased federal cost share. The purpose of this hearing will be multifold.
This increase in federal funds will allow the Virgin Islands more financial assistance to get the most critical hurricane projects done so they can be completed in a timely fashion.
Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Sen. Diane T. Capehart, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room Thursday, where they voted and approved the governor’s nominations and two bills, the V.I. Legislature reported.
Inspector General is proceeding with mandated WAPA audit. Senator Kenneth Gittens has concerns about the loss of WAPA bond ratings." These matters were never fully resolved by WAPA, and the Legislature determined that much more information was required in these areas,” according to Gittens.
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and Gov. Albert Bryan express condolences on the death of British Virgin Islands former Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone.
“The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, authorized by Congress through the Inflation Reduction Act, which is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who may have experienced discrimination in farm lending programs prior to Jan. 1, 2021.
Sen. Capehart’s delegation toured the Real Time Crime Centers of the Atlanta Police Department, Cobb County Police Department and CitiWatch of Baltimore, Md. Also, the delegation toured Graceland Park O’Donnell Heights Elementary School in Baltimore, Md., hoping to diversify the education options offered to USVI children.
If passed, the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act will provide for a new funding stream for FEMA to provide the assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
The bill would expand the Farm to School program for school-aged children by making significant investments, and it notably increases the funding for the program from $5 million to $10 million
“A well-functioning and modern port infrastructure is essential to ensure the smooth flow of goods, support our economy and enhance the quality of life for our residents.”
“Exposure to lead and copper in drinking water can cause a range of health problems, including stomach distress, brain damage, liver or kidney damage, and reproductive issues.”
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett addresses the ongoing crisis in Israel and the Gaza region, emphasizing the imperative need for additional humanitarian relief to Palestinians following the White House request to Congress for $9.15 billion in supplemental U.S. humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and other needs.
to honor this important milestone, Congresswoman Plaskett introduced a resolution celebrating the service and sacrifice of all those who have served our territory.