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Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory and Senator Alma Francis Heyliger meet with Congressman Rodney Davis – Ranking Member, Committee on House Administration - 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 Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory and Senator Alma Francis Heyliger meet with Congressman Rodney Davis – Ranking Member, Committee on House Administration Published: Jan 5, 2022 Search for: St. Thomas, USVI (United States Virgin Islands) – Today Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory along with Senator Alma Francis Heyliger met with Congressman Rodney Davis, Ranking Member, Committee on House Administration at the Capitol Building in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Committee on House Administration is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the House and federal elections. Ranking Member Davis is currently serving his fourth term in Congress representing the 13th District of Illinois. It is always important as legislators that we connect with elected leaders on the national level to garner support of our territory’s needs. “It was a pleasure meeting with Ranking Member Davis and engaging in robust discussion surrounding election reform,” stated Senate President Frett-Gregory. Also discussed during the meeting was the coronavirus and its impact on the territory, and the federal stimulus bills enacted by Congress. Senator Francis Heyliger shared several pieces of proposed legislation on election reform to include expanded early voting, no excuse absentee voting, and election records laws which is intended to make elections more transparent to the electorate. “Giving our residents greater access to the polls and providing greater transparency in the election process is of paramount importance,” stated Senator Francis Heyliger. Ranking Member Davis also discussed legislation he sponsored and is included in the CARES Act passed in 2020, the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. Under the act, employers can make tax-free student loan payments on behalf of their employees, up to $5,250 per year. President Frett-Gregory and Senator Francis Heyliger are urging local business owners, economic development beneficiaries, and corporations within the territory to take advantage of this valuable program. Not only does this program benefit employees by assisting with their long-term student loan debt, but it also provides tax incentives to the participating businesses. This is a perfect opportunity for businesses in the territory to support their employees. “Both Senator Francis Heyliger and I recognize the Employer Participation in Repayment Act is an incentive for businesses in the territory to attract and retain talent. 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