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Stacey Plaskett is a U.S. Representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, having served since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on legislation that addresses the unique needs and challenges of her constituents in the Virgin Islands. Plaskett has been involved in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas such as economic development, education, and healthcare. She is the first woman to represent the Virgin Islands in Congress and has played a significant role in advocating for the territory's interests at the federal level.
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…
You know what the Republican report actually shows? Two conclusions: First, the FTC has extraordinarily serious concerns about Twitter's handling of consumers' data, and that there's something going on between congressional Republicans and…
The Chair wants us to think that Elon Musk is the victim. The Chair wants us to believe that the Republicans are concerned with the Federal Government unfairly going after Twitter, and Twitter unfairly taking down conservative posts.
I'm not exaggerating when I say that you have called before you two witnesses who pose a direct threat to people who oppose them.
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 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…
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 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
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…
What we are talking about is giving those who are interested the opportunity to do that.
In my district of the Virgin Islands, our farmers are operating on very small farms.
I think we`re seeing a confluence of so many different cases going on with the former President right now.
This hearing is an opportunity for us to hear what we can do to ensure the continued growth and development of this resurging crop.
It is crucial that USDA continue to work to support and expand hemp production and the hemp industry.
This hearing of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research entitled, An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program, will come to order.
In my home district of the U.S. Virgin Islands, small and local hemp producers have already taken advantage of the program.
With the guidance of the USDA, the Virgin Islands has the potential to begin a new economic era.
57 years ago this week, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Medicare and Medicaid Act. By increasing healthcare access for elderly and low-income Americans, this act was a giant leap forward in building a more perfect Union…
The United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to uphold the Mississippi Gestational Age Act and overrule the Court's prior decision in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern…
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