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December 21, 2022

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

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Thanksgiving poster
November 22, 2022

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

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November 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14).

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August 31, 2022

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.

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Some of the traditional leaders of Asili Village - Operation Desert Storm Army veteran High Chief Samatua, Tauto'oto'o Vae, Rev. L. Saoimanulua Thompson and his lovely wife Faletua Jeanette, Tau To'oto'o Noa
July 11, 2022

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.

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The flags of the territories, along with the US flag and those of the Smithsonian and Museum
July 8, 2022

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Happy Independence Day 2022
June 30, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating the Fourth of July:

“Happy Fourth of July, and enjoy the holiday weekend with friends and family! Independence Day is the annual celebration of nationhood for the United States, and the ideals of freedom that the entire country holds dear. It is celebrated nationwide traditionally with fireworks, parades and parties.

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Ava Bowl - photo courtesy of Jean P. Haydon Museum of American Samoa
June 16, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed President Biden’s signing into law on June 13 the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act (H.R. 3525). 

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June 16, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the national Juneteenth holiday, created just last year through the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.

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American Samoa Flag raised at the National Museum of American History
June 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. – 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.

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