Transparency and Accountability of the Federal Relief Funds Coming to the Territory Must be Mandated - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × Dialog window Dialog window General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact News | Press Releases Transparency and Accountability of the Federal Relief Funds Coming to the Territory Must be Mandated Published: Dec 2, 2021 Search for: St. Thomas, USVI– Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory announced today that Bill No. 34-0073 will be considered at the next Legislative Session. Offered by Senate President Frett-Gregory, Bill No. 34-0073 mandates transparency, accountability and oversight of federal COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus funds allocated to the territory. With this bill, the 34th Legislature joins states and territories across the nation in enacting legislation to determine how best to utilize these funds and to hold Governors accountable. The territory is in receipt of unprecedented sums of monies;it is critical that we utilize these dollars appropriately and effectively for the benefit of the people with the proper legislative oversight. “The enactment of this bill puts a mechanism and a structure in place for both branches of government to work collaboratively to effectuate positive change in meeting the needs of our community, in addition to ensuring transparency and accountability,” stated Frett-Gregory. The Legislative body cannot continue to learn of projects/programs in the millions of dollars tied to these COVID-19 and stimulus-related funds in the news. “When it’s all said and done, our territory must be better for what may very well be a once in a lifetime opportunity to rebuild our infrastructure, healthcare, educational system, and our economy in a meaningful and systematic manner; we cannot squander this opportunity,” stated Senator Frett-Gregory. ### Find More Search for: Categories News Observances Press Releases Special Events Related Content COMMITTEE REVIEWS FY 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET REQUESTS FOR GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, AND BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES July 23, 2026 ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets for... Read More COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT CONCERNING SEWAGE HEALTH RISKS, CANCER CARE IN THE TERRITORY                                   July 22, 2026 ST. THOMAS, VI – The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers received testimony concerning the potential and observed public... Read More SENATORS CONSIDER PROPOSED HORSE RACE LEGISLATION IN SPECIAL SESSION  July 22, 2026 Members of the 36th Legislature, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met in special session by request of the governor to consider Bill No. 36-0313, an act approving lease and franchise agreements for the development and operation of the Randall “Doc”... Read More Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow