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Governor Coleman in the Oval Office presenting President Reagan a specialty license plate from American Samoa
February 4, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the February 6th birthday of the late President Ronald Reagan, and recalling his historic video message sent to American Samoa and the South Pacific Conference, which was hosted in American Samoa that year by Uifa’atali Governor Peter Coleman.

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Amata with Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

“Martin Luther King Jr. gave our nation a lasting example of moral courage rooted in faith, love of neighbor, and respect for human dignity. His leadership demonstrated that meaningful change is achieved not through division or force, but through persuasion, perseverance, and peaceful action.

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Amata with Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2026
Fa'asalalauga Aloa'ia

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Fa’alauiloa aloaia mai e le tatou sui i le Konekeresi, lana tima’iga fa’apitoa a’o loma le fa’ailogaina o le aso fa’amanatu, e taualoa ai le sa muaimalae i taumafaiga ina ia amana’ia tagata uma, le Aso fa’apitoa e fa’amanatu ai Martin Luther King Jr.

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Amata enjoying a warm holiday by the fireplace
December 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is wishing everyone in American Samoa a merry Christmas:

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Pearl Harbor poster
December 5, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day for this year’s 83rd anniversary, and released the following statement:

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Thanksgiving
November 25, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving Day 2025:

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Congresswoman Amata with legendary musician George Fiji Veikoso
July 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata extends heartfelt condolences to the family and fans of George “Fiji” Veikoso, who passed away recently at age 55 in his homeland of Fiji, surrounded by loved ones. 

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Dignitaries at Manua

July 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Manu’a Flag Day 2025, also known as Manu’a Cession Day, celebrating the islands’ historic 1904 decision officially joining the United States. 

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Welcome home
July 11, 2025

Pago Pago — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to take part in welcoming home American Samoa’s athletes upon their arrival at Pago Pago International Airport, where they were greeted enthusiastically by their families, friends and supporters. 

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