Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. 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, Government House announced. The governor’s visit is part of the administration’s continued efforts to secure critical federal priorities for the U.S. Virgin Islands, it 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 Bryan’s time in Washington, Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach will serve as acting governor, ensuring seamless governance in the territory.
