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April 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement of reflection on the life and legacy of Pope Francis: 

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Easter photo
April 16, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following Easter statement:

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Flag Day historic photo
April 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Flag Day 2025, which marks 125 years of American Samoa’s official relationship with the United States. 

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Amata with George Wray
April 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata issued the following statement in recognition of the life and enduring contributions of the late George A. Wray, a distinguished figure in American Samoa’s legal, educational, and aviation history:

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(file photo) Amata with Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2025

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

“Each year in the United States we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because of the enormous role his message has had in shaping modern civil rights, even beyond the borders of the United States, but especially deeply influencing American thought, academics, laws, politics, and more.

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December 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following message for New Year’s Day. 

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November 25, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving Day 2024:

Psalm 69:30 ~ I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

“This brief verse in the book of Psalms is one of many special thanksgiving verses in the Bible, and it reminds me so much of our people, who dearly love to sing from early childhood and all through life. We are grateful for our beautiful islands, which are a touch of paradise. 

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October 9, 2024

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatareleased the following statement for White Sunday:

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Congresswoman Amata speaking in the House on protecting religious freedoms worldwide
September 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amataspoke on the House floor on Monday, emphasizing the importance of U.S. efforts to protect religious freedoms worldwide, while serving as Floor Manager for House passage of the reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), S. 3764, a bipartisan effort which passed by a vote of 365-20. 

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4th of July Banner
July 1, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating U.S. Independence Day: “Have a happy Fourth of July, as we celebrate and enjoy the holiday with friends and family! On this date, the United States of America declared independence, and became a new nation. The Declaration of Independence stated powerful ideals of freedom that were exceptional at that time in history, and are still relevant today,” Amata said.
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