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Today, I rise to honor my ancestors as we approach the 175th anniversary of our emancipation--the self- emancipation of the enslaved people of the Danish West Indies. It is ironic that now in the United States, right now, there is a war…
Today I rise in recognition of Caribbean American Heritage Month. This June, we acknowledge and celebrate our diverse Caribbean-American contributions to this Nation's history for the 17th year. Personally, I am so proud of my Caribbean…
We are days away from defaulting on our debt for the first time in our Nation's history. Extreme MAGA Republicans have needlessly manufactured an economic crisis and refuse to release their grip on the American people. Why do I say the…
This week I introduced legislation to prohibit the net increase of federally owned land in the Virgin Islands National Park Service on St. John. The Virgin Islands National Park boundary encompasses nearly two-thirds of the island of St…
This week I was pleased to introduce legislation to adopt the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands and its amendments as the constitution of the Virgin Islands of the United States. My legislation provides for the adoption of the…
We have now concluded 100 days of Congress, yet my colleagues across the aisle continue to prioritize political grievances and political theater at the cost of the American people. Many are more concerned about policing women's and girls'…
This is the close of Virgin Islands History Month. Throughout the Virgin Islands this past month of March, young children have learned about extraordinary Virgin Islanders. They have learned about Alexander Hamilton, who comes from the…
When my Lord, my savior, Jesus Christ, was on this Earth, He said: Suffer the children to come to me and do not deny them. Unfortunately, this week, my Republican colleagues are bringing forward a bill, H.R. 5, the so-called Parents Bill…
It is so exciting to be up here and to be able to have this discussion. I want to thank the minority leader, my colleague and good friend, Mr. Hakeem Jeffries, for allowing me this time to direct everyone's attention to the importance of…
The work of Congress, and particularly the House of Representatives, is to advance the well-being, security, and economic growth of the American people. Let me define for you, Mr. Speaker, who the American people are. For all of us as…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands will be postponed. Amendment No. 79 Offered by Ms. Perez
This amendment would prohibit the bill from taking effect until the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with other Federal agencies, certifies that this bill will not result in an increase to the average price of energy for Americans. The…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add to the end the following: SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON RAISING ENERGY PRICES. This Act, and the amendments…
While I and my Democratic colleagues, as well as the Biden-Harris administration, have raised Social Security benefits by 8.7 percent, extreme Republicans are attempting to force cuts to Social Security eligibility and benefits that will…
For decades, my island, my home, St. Croix, was the home of the largest refinery in the Western Hemisphere, an identity that largely shaped our economic makeup to the detriment, in some instances, of historic industries such as agriculture…
Today, I rise to highlight some of the historic results my colleagues and I have been able to deliver to the American people over the last 2 years. By putting aside political agendas and working for the betterment of our communities, we…
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. While the path to full voting rights for all American citizens has been and still is long and challenging, this week we honor the heroes who fought to secure this right by encouraging and…
First, I offer my prayers and the prayers of the people of the Virgin Islands for the people of Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Fiona. My colleague across the aisle, Congresswoman Gonzalez-Colon, knows that, like so many…