Congress

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released the following statement regarding the day's events and security situation at the U.S. Capitol:

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman High Chief Uifaatali was officially sworn in to serve the people of American Samoa for a fourth term in Congress as the new 117th Congress convened.

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is back in Washington, D.C., after piecing together a lengthy flight plan around the Pacific. Congress will be in session this week, and could continue consideration of further COVID-19 response or economic relief legislation to close out the year.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced she has cosponsored the bipartisan House Resolution honoring the upcoming centennial of Women's Suffrage and the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Washington, D.C. – Saturday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement upon the passing of Congressman John Lewis:

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is sharing an update on the status of stimulus checks following a conference call briefing with senior Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials, and highlighted IRS plans for a web portal shortly for this program in the territories.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is congratulating Governor Lolo Moliga upon his announcement of the delivery of CARES Act funds, and also expressed her appreciation for Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin upon timely delivery of this much-needed assistance for American Samoa.