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High Chief Fano Solinuu Shimasaki was the first woman in the Senate in the Fono.jpg
March 7, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women’s History Month, along with International Women’s Day (March 8), and honoring the women of American Samoa:

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February 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday:

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This beautiful siapo mamanu by Master Tufuga Su'a Wilson Fitiao will hang in American Samoa's congressional office
February 17, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has cosponsored the bipartisan Commission toStudy the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act (H.R. 3525), introduced by Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY).

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Amata with Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 14, 2022

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

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Merry Christmas from Amata
December 22, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following Christmas message:

“Talofa lava and Merry Christmas!

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Amata with farmers in Ta'u in the Manu'a Islands (file photo)
October 12, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata commended American Samoa's farmers on National Farmers Day, highlighting the good work they do to feed the community along with their own families, and provide nutritious natural options as they grow and harvest American Samoa's rich variety of island crops and delicious fresh fruits.

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October 11, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata wishes all Samoans in American Samoa, independent Samoa, and across the United States a safe and joyful White Sunday.

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Congresswoman Amata & Congressman Sablan
October 7, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is an original cosponsor of a House Resolution introduced this week that would designate a special "U.S. Territories Day" in the United States.

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Independence
July 2, 2021

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

"Happy Fourth of July! We are blessed to be part of the United States and celebrate the ideals of freedom together.

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