Stacey E. Plaskett

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Plaskett stated that a Federal judge paused the administration's plan to end temporary protective status for Haitians, noted that 350,000 Haitian TPS recipients contribute $4.4 billion annually to the economy and pay over $1 billion in Federal taxes, and called on the administration to extend temporary protections and urged her colleagues to join in that fight.

Plaskett spoke for 1 minute on the House floor to address the healthcare crisis in the Virgin Islands, detailing shortages of supplies, medication, equipment, and staff in the territory's hospitals, and noting that the hospitals operate under Medicare reimbursement formulas from 1982 and 1996.

Plaskett addressed the House for 5 minutes to mark the eighth anniversary of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and describe the Virgin Islands' recovery efforts, including securing changes to Federal law through the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that allowed FEMA to rebuild critical infrastructure with resilient design features.

Plaskett addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss the annual Tart Wars festival in the Virgin Islands, noting that coconut tart won the competition this year while identifying prominent community members who support guava tarts.

Plaskett stated in a one-minute House address that the Republicans' reconciliation bill would generate approximately $43 billion over 10 years for private vendors processing monthly work check-ins for Medicaid recipients through services like Equifax's work number database.

Plaskett addressed the House for 5 minutes to commemorate Emancipation Day on July 3, discussing the 1848 emancipation of enslaved people in the Virgin Islands and announcing her intention to introduce legislation this term creating a Congressional Task Force to examine pathways for greater inclusion and voting participation for U.S. territories.

Plaskett addressed the House for 5 minutes to recognize Caribbean-American Heritage Month, discussing the contributions of Caribbean Americans to American culture, cuisine, music, military service, and business, and then spoke about healthcare crisis facing rural hospitals in the Virgin Islands and honored women veterans of the United States Virgin Islands on Women Veterans Day.

Plaskett spoke for 5 minutes to recognize Virgin Islands History Month and described the islands' 500-year history under seven flags, including Spanish, Dutch, English, French, and Danish rule, and discussed legislation she introduced over 10 years to commemorate the 1733 slave rebellion on St. John, designate St. Croix as a National Heritage Area, and recognize the self-emancipation of enslaved people in the Danish West Indies.

CLEAN Act — This bill would accelerate geothermal energy development by requiring more frequent lease sales and faster permitting decisions for geothermal drilling.

CLEAN Act — This bill would accelerate geothermal energy development by requiring more frequent lease sales and faster permitting decisions for geothermal drilling.

STOP CCP Act — This bill advances national security by imposing financial and travel sanctions against Chinese Communist Party leadership and their families to pressure China on human rights and foreign policy concerns.

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act — This bill requires the Senate to approve any international pandemic agreements negotiated by the World Health Organization, giving Congress more control over U.S. commitments to global health treaties.

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act — This bill advances national security by restricting financial relationships between U.S. universities and Chinese government-affiliated entities that could pose intelligence or influence risks.

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill allocates federal funding to agencies responsible for environmental protection, natural resource management, and energy oversight, directly supporting environmental and energy policy implementation.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds energy development and environmental management programs, including clean energy research at the Department of Energy and environmental remediation projects, while also supporting water infrastructure and flood control initiatives.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds energy development and environmental management programs, including clean energy research at the Department of Energy and environmental remediation projects, while also supporting water infrastructure and flood control initiatives.

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds oversight and support agencies like the Congressional Budget Office and Office of Congressional Workplace Rights that help Congress operate transparently and hold itself accountable.

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds the State Department and foreign operations agencies that implement U.S. diplomatic and international policy to advance national security interests abroad.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security's operations and oversight for the fiscal year, supporting domestic security agencies responsible for border control, counterterrorism, and emergency preparedness.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill authorizes military spending and defense programs that support national security capabilities and military readiness.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill authorizes military spending and defense programs that support national security capabilities and military readiness.

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds military infrastructure projects and veterans services that strengthen the armed forces' operational capacity and support for service members.

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 — This bill funds military infrastructure projects and veterans services that strengthen the armed forces' operational capacity and support for service members.

CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act — This bill prevents the Federal Reserve from creating or directly distributing a digital currency to individuals, limiting a potentially significant advancement in financial technology infrastructure.

Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act — This bill advances technology development by creating clear regulatory rules for digital assets and blockchain technology, which removes uncertainty that has hindered innovation in this sector.

Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act — This bill advances technology development by creating clear regulatory rules for digital assets and blockchain technology, which removes uncertainty that has hindered innovation in this sector.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act — This bill creates new federal crimes and mandatory minimum prison sentences for fleeing from law enforcement officers near the U.S. border.