Congress

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating Congressman James Moylan of Guam and welcoming news of the addition of a Member from a Pacific territory to the House Armed Services Committee. Amata noted that important issues affecting the three Pacific U.S.

Congresswoman Receives Waiver to Serve on Three Committees

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata will serve on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 118th Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata will continue to serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 118th Congress, as she has throughout her time in Congress. The Committee has oversight of the U.S. Department of the Interior and insular affairs, and legislates policy of direct importance to the territories.

Washington, D.C. –Following the House election of the Speaker on Saturday morning, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata at the request of House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, represented the Committee at the front end of a five-day whirlwind trip through Micronesia, which included stops in Guam, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Majuro. 

Saipan –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatarepresented Chairman Bruce Westerman and the House Committee on Natural Resources at Monday’s inauguration celebration of Governor Arnold Indalecio Palacios and Lieutenant Governor David Apatang of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatawas officially sworn in to serve the people of American Samoa for a fifth term in Congress as the new 118th Congress convened this week on January 3^rd, then held the lengthiest election for Speaker of the House in well over 150 years at 15 ballots.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commending Senator Mike Lee’s amendment on Thursday to the Omnibus legislative package. This amendment, passed by voice vote and now part of the appropriations legislation, will officially excuse Lt. Ridge Alkonis’s absence from the Navy, ensuring that he and his family will receive his pay and service benefits.