CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan will be in Washington, D.C., this week for a series of meetings with key members of Congress, officials in the Biden administration, and representatives of the incoming Trump administration.
The governor’s visit “is part of the administration’s continued efforts to secure critical federal priorities for the U.S. Virgin Islands,” Government House said.
Bryan will focus on advocating for the extension of the rum cover-over excise tax, a vital revenue source for the territory, and the lifting of the Medicaid cap to ensure more equitable healthcare funding for Virgin Islanders.
These meetings underscore the administration’s steadfast commitment to securing resources and policies that enhance the territory’s fiscal stability and improve the quality of life for residents.
“As we navigate the complexities of federal funding and policy, it is imperative that we maintain
strong relationships with both current and incoming federal leadership to advance the Virgin
Islands’ priorities,” Bryan said.
During governor’s time in Washington, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach will serve as acting governor to “ensure seamless governance in the territory.”
