Culture
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, a yearly bipartisan tradition since 1953 when President Eisenhower attended at the suggestion of evangelist Billy Graham and he gave remarks at a prayer breakfast with Members of Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is emphasizing American Heart Month and highlighting Friday’s nationwide efforts to wear red to bring awareness to heart health issues.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was blessed to attend the services in memory of Bishop Emeritus Vaopunimatagi John Quinn Weitzel in representation of the people of American Samoa, and Bishop Peter Brown flew from American Samoa and was there for the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago. He presented to the family some gifts of love which were given to him to hand-carry to Bishop Weitzel’s family.
Amata Highlights Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatareleased a message in celebration of Christmas.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Luke 2:14
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving Day:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14).
Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement: “I am gratified that the Biden administration has once again supported our Territory’s legal position by urging the Supreme Court to allow the Appeals Court ruling to stand. The U.S. officially opposes imposing citizenship on U.S. nationals. This is consistent with prior presidential administrations, and the courts have time and again ruled in favor of American Samoa’s obvious right to self-determination.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a townhall meeting in Asili Village recently to listen to local issues, gather information to take back to Washington, and give a legislative update.
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the addition of the flag of American Samoa to the ring of flags surrounding the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution, along the National Mall in the nation’s capital.