Stacey E. Plaskett — VI-0 Representative

Stacey E. Plaskett

VI-0 · In office since 2015Democrat

98%

party alignment

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 119-410 to clarify that direct harm does not include emotional, aesthetic, or recreational harm unaccompanied by a material physical or property harm.

This amendment would change the legal definition of "direct harm" to exclude emotional distress, loss of scenic beauty, or recreational inconvenience unless they are accompanied by actual physical injury or property damage. In practical terms, it would make it harder for people to sue based solely on feelings hurt or experiences ruined without also proving concrete physical or financial losses.

2025-12-18

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 119-410 to revise the scope of review clause so the bill clarifies that NEPA review only applies to environmental impacts that the lead agency or cooperating federal agencies have the legal authority to regulate.

This amendment would change environmental review rules so that federal agencies only have to examine environmental impacts they are legally allowed to control, rather than all environmental impacts of a project. This prevents agencies from being required to review environmental effects that fall outside their specific legal responsibilities.

2025-12-18

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 119-410 to define further what significant effects will trigger an Environmental Impact Statement.

This amendment would clarify which types of environmental changes are important enough to require the government to prepare a detailed Environmental Impact Statement before approving a project. It would provide a clearer definition of what counts as "significant effects" so that decision-makers know when this extra environmental review is needed.

2025-12-18

Issue Profile

Climate10 votes

Less climate-focused

Based on 10 tracked votes, this profile is less climate-focused, including opposing An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 119-410 to revise the scope of review clause so the bill clarifies that NEPA review only applies to environmental impacts that the lead agency or cooperating federal agencies have the legal authority to regulate. and opposing An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 119-410 to define further what significant effects will trigger an Environmental Impact Statement..

Energy1 votes

Not enough tracked votes yet

Not enough tracked votes yet. This is based on 1 tracked vote, including opposing An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 119-232 to prohibit the use of funds for the Delaware River Basin "Commission to implement or enforce the final rule entitled, Comprehensive Plan and Special Regulations With Respect to High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing; Rules of Practice and Procedure Regarding Project Review Classifications and Fees."..

Official Position

Rep. Plaskett secured $113.4 million in FEMA federal funding for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority to repair electrical distribution damage from Hurricane Maria. She asserts that the federal government has an obligation to restore energy infrastructure in affected territories and support their rebuilding efforts.

Source: Press Release: Plaskett Announces $113M FEMA Grant for USVI Power Authority

Government Reform / Democracy1 votes

Not enough tracked votes yet

Not enough tracked votes yet. This is based on 1 tracked vote, including opposing An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 119-399 to strike section 307 relating to enhancing multi-class share disclosures..

Official Position

Rep. Plaskett co-introduced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 4292) to establish a 15-member Congressional Task Force on Territory Voting Rights. The Task Force would examine barriers to voting and representation for US territories and submit a report within one year recommending reforms for full and equal democratic representation.

Source: Press Release: Plaskett and Moylan Introduce Territory Voting Rights Task Force Bill

Foreign Policy8 votes

More aggressive on foreign policy

Based on 8 tracked votes, this profile is more aggressive on foreign policy, including opposing An amendment numbered 18 printed in Part A of House Report 119-255 to restrict base commanders' ability to fly unauthorized flags at their discretion. and opposing An amendment numbered 22 printed in Part A of House Report 119-255 to prohibit assistance to Ukraine..

Stacey E. Plaskett Voting Record and Issue Profile

U.S. House Representative