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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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Welcome home

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July 4th poster
July 3, 2025

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating U.S. Independence Day:

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Juneteenth-freedom-picture
June 17, 2025

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Juneteenth, which became an official national holiday through bipartisan votes by Congress in 2021, and released the following statement:

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June 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending greetings and well-wishes to all the fathers over this Father’s Day weekend: 

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Group photo at SOFIAS roundtable
June 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a roundtable meeting with leadership members of the Society of Fa’afafine in American Samoa (S.O.F.I.A.S.) to answer questions and discuss the issues that were brought up. 

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Seniors Town Hall at TAOA
May 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking those who attended her town hall meeting for seniors at Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) Center. 

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