It was not public knowledge at that time that he was under federal investigation.

You’ve got to quickly give us as many names as you can so we can get to them

I stand here appalled and terribly disappointed at the actions of the Republican majority and the brazen cruelty and flagrant deceit with which Republicans in Congress and the Trump-Musk administration are trying to shove this fallacy down…

Today, I rise to acknowledge and congratulate the newly elected members of the Sixth Constitutional Convention in the Virgin Islands. The willingness of each one of them to help us move forward to achieve civil rights and…

Today I rise to acknowledge International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3. Mr. Speaker, 1 in 4, approximately 70 million, adults in the United States report having a disability. In the Virgin…

I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Huffman) for yielding and for convening us here. I also thank the gentleman for not being swayed by the rhetoric that is happening outside, that is pulling people's attention away from this dire…

I stand before you today to honor one of the Virgin Islands' very own, the recently departed, Pam Richards. A dedicated public servant, Pam's unwavering service to the Virgin Islands and tireless efforts to enhance our culture and heritage…

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for anchoring this time. Mr. Speaker, I am proud that we have gathered here this evening to celebrate the life and legacy of our dear friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. When I came to…

Today I rise to speak about the need for congressional support for energy stability in offshore, isolated and underserved areas. In the Virgin Islands, we are acutely aware of the impacts of climate change, including the increasing…

This Black Maternal Health Week, we confront the glaring reality that Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications across socioeconomic criteria and education than similarly situated White…

I thank Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus- McCormick, as well as her co-chair, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, who have led this Special Order hour for some time now, bringing to America, as well as to other Members of Congress, the issues that…

The time for dawdling, procrastinating, and pointless disputes has long expired. This body has become consumed with self-serving ambition and such a manufactured divide that we have forgotten that this Nation has and must continue to be a…

Well before equality for women was discussed in the U.S. mainland, the Virgin Islands have lauded, uplifted, and seen women fighters and leaders. All Virgin Islands' children know the stories of our queens, but our girls have a wealth of…

This Women's History Month, we find ourselves confronted by the regressive forces of Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans. This faction seeks to propel our Nation backwards at the sacrifice of centuries of progress and the well-being…

This week heralds Virgin Islands History Month. It is the beginning of a monthlong celebration in the Virgin Islands of our history. My being on the House floor as a representative, representing my people of the Virgin Islands, is the…

I thank the gentlewoman from Washington for the opportunity to speak on this matter, and I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for really digging into this information and recognizing the potential national security interests as…

On the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, I reaffirm America's steadfast support of Ukraine. This is not merely a gesture of international solidarity. It is a strategic imperative of the U.S. Our commitment to Ukraine extends beyond…

Today, I honor the St. Croix Avis, our cherished newspaper, as it has concluded a remarkable 180-year journey leaving a legacy that is both historic and deeply rooted in our community. Established in 1844, the St. Croix Avis was a beacon…