Representative Stacey Plaskett, Democratic from Virgin Islands

Stacey Plaskett

Representative · Virgin Islands · Democrat

Stacey Plaskett

Biography
Stacey Plaskett, a former federal prosecutor, was elected as the Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Virgin Islands in 2014. She has prioritized disaster recovery, economic development, and improving access to healthcare for her constituents. Plaskett played a key role in securing billions in federal disaster aid following hurricanes Irma and Maria, and serves as a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Known for her direct advocacy, she amplifies the unique needs of the Virgin Islands in Congress, ensuring her district’s voices are represented in national policy debates.
Education
  • J.D., American University School of Law, Washington, DC
    1994
  • B.S.F.S. in Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
    1988
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2015–Present

    Represented U.S. Virgin Islands (at-large district) for 6 terms.

  • Counsel and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice

    Served as counsel for the assistant attorney general for the Civil Division and as acting deputy assistant attorney general for the Torts Branch, working on matters including the Terrorism Litigation Task Force, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, and United States v. Philip Morris.

  • Consultant and Legal Counsel, Mitchell Madison Group

    Worked on internal corporate investigations and strategy for the consulting firm Mitchell Madison Group.

  • Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County, New York

    Served under District Attorney Robert T. Johnson and prosecuted several hundred cases, including in the Narcotics Bureau.

Policy Focus
Taxation32%
Foreign Trade and International Finance8%
Government Operations and Politics7%
Health7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Stacey Plaskett's record in Congress.

  • Disaster Recovery Funding

    Secured federal disaster relief funds for the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

  • Infrastructure Investment

    Advocated for and obtained federal support to rebuild and modernize Virgin Islands’ roads, schools, and hospitals.

  • Agriculture Support

    Helped pass legislation to increase USDA assistance for Virgin Islands farmers and support local agriculture.

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    Introduced the Virgin Islands Equitable Sentencing Act to address sentencing disparities for local residents.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • House Committee on the Budget
  • House Committee on Ways and Means

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