COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERANS
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 12/02/2025-AMENDED AND REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0208 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands November 17, 2025 A resolution recognizing United States Senator Mike Crapo for his instrumental role in securing the historic increase in the rum cover over tax reimbursement for the Virgin Islands PROPOSED BY: Senator Avery L. Lewis Co-sponsor: Ray Fonseca WHEREAS, on July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed legislation into law that 1 increased the rum cover over tax reimbursement for the Virgin Islands from $10.50 to $13.25 2 per proof gallon; 3 WHEREAS, the increase represents a significant step forward in supporting the 4 economy of the Virgin Islands, helping to service public debt, and providing critical assistance 5 to stabilize the Government Employees Retirement System; 6 WHEREAS, the enactment of the legislation reflects years of advocacy and 7 determination by numerous stakeholders, including the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the 8 Legislature, the D …
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COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 12/02/2025-AMENDED AND REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0208 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands November 17, 2025 A resolution recognizing United States Senator Mike Crapo for his instrumental role in securing the historic increase in the rum cover over tax reimbursement for the Virgin Islands PROPOSED BY: Senator Avery L. Lewis Co-sponsor: Ray Fonseca WHEREAS, on July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed legislation into law that 1 increased the rum cover over tax reimbursement for the Virgin Islands from $10.50 to $13.25 2 per proof gallon; 3 WHEREAS, the increase represents a significant step forward in supporting the 4 economy of the Virgin Islands, helping to service public debt, and providing critical assistance 5 to stabilize the Government Employees Retirement System; 6 WHEREAS, the enactment of the legislation reflects years of advocacy and 7 determination by numerous stakeholders, including the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the 8 Legislature, the Delegate to Congress, and members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of 9 Representatives; 10 2 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper for the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to formally 1 recognize and honor United States Senator Mike Crapo for his dedication, leadership, and 2 extraordinary efforts in helping to secure this long-awaited and transformative bill; Now, 3 Therefore, 4 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 5 SECTION 1. The Legislature of the Virgin Islands, on behalf of the people of the Virgin 6 Islands, honors and commends United States Senator Mike Crapo for his instrumental role in 7 achieving the historic increase in the rum cover over tax reimbursement that will have a positive 8 impact on the Virgin Islands economy, public finances, and pension system. 9 SECTION 2. In recognition and appreciation of his contributions, the President of the 10 Legislature, or the President’s designee, shall present a perma plaque copy of this resolution to 11 United States Senator Mike Crapo along with a locally produced item from the Virgin Islands. 12 SECTION 3. The sum of $2,000 is appropriated from the General Fund of the Treasury 13 of the Government of the Virgin Islands. in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, to the 14 Legislature of the Virgin Islands to purchase a locally produced item such as a Crucian bracelet 15 or a local painting to present to United States Senator Mike Crapo. 16 BILL SUMMARY 17 This resolution honors and commends United States Senator Mike Crapo for his 18 instrumental role in securing the historic increase in the rum cover over tax reimbursement for 19 the Virgin Islands. 20 BR25-0779/November 10, 2025/PFA 21 S:\AMENDS\36th Legislature\LEWIS, AVERY L\Amendment 36-642\36-642- 22 DRAFTED ON YELLOW.docx 23