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Aumua and HCSB Examine How UAV’s Assist Small Businesses

July 17, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Earlier this week, the House Committee on Small Business (HCSB) held a hearing titled, Taking Flight: Small Business Utilization of Unmanned Aircraft, to examine how small businesses will use unmanned aircraft for commercial activities in the United States.

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Aumua and House Pass Bill to Help Vets Start a Business

July 14, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “During the committee mark up for this bill, I was proud to vote yes on the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act, that will remove one of the obstacles for our veterans who want to start a business,” said Amata. “We must make sure that our veterans are given every opportunity we can afford them to succeed following their service to the nation, which is exactly why I serve on both the Small Business and Veterans Affairs Committees,” stated Amata.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)Veterans

Aumua Wants to Make Sure Funds are Ready Following a Disaster

July 13, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, who serves as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Health & Technology took part in a House Committee on Small Business oversight hearing in Washington last week to examine the SBA’s, Disaster Loan Program. The focus of the hearing was to examine the challenges faced by the SBA in response to “Superstorm” Sandy, including a discussion of a report that stated the SBA was not prepared to cope with the aftermath of the disaster despite changes made by Congress to improve the program.

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Aumua Urges House to Hold the Line On Funding

July 9, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, During the debate on fiscal year 2016 Interior Department appropriations bill yesterday, I took to the Floor to urge my colleagues to maintain funding for American Samoa at its current levels. In a colloquy with bill manager Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), I acknowledged the budgetary pressures Congress is facing and commended Calvert for recommending to the House that there be no reduction in funding for American Samoa next year.

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Aumua Announces Grant Funding Totaling $760,018

June 18, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I am always pleased to report on grant funding for our islands,” said Amata. “These essential grant awards will fund important projects that serve our people, including restoring property that was damaged by the 2009 tsunami, and reducing the progression of substance abuse on the islands,” stated Amata.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Aumua Seeks Benefits to Territories if Crude Oil Export Ban is Lifted

June 17, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I want to thank Chairman Chabot and Ranking Member Velázquez for holding this hearing today to examine the impact that removing the ban on crude exports will have on our nation’s small businesses,” said Amata. This is an important issue, which if addressed properly has the potential to significantly and positively affect our rapidly growing national deficit and provide jobs to an estimated-additional 500,000 to 1.75 million people by 2025,” stated Congresswoman Amata.

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Aumua Engages Witness during House Small Business Committee Hearing

June 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, engaged Dr. Jonathon Gifford, Professor and Director, Center for Transportation Public-Private Policy, George Mason School of Public Policy, on the special needs and position of American Samoa in terms of current surface transportation infrastructure.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

House Majority Whip Congratulates Amata

April 15, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, received a small box with a note attached from House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise (LA-01) on Tuesday.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

House Passes Amata’s American Samoa Banking Bill

April 14, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, "I could not be more pleased with the passage of H.R 1367, which will eliminate the 30 day hold on off island checks," said Amata. "Upon passage in the Senate and the signing by the President; beginning in January, our islands will be in compliance with the federal standard of six days for the release of funds from off-island. This will eliminate many of the unnecessary hardships placed on the people of our islands and those who conduct business with us," stated Amata.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Amata Voices Her Support for Veterans Legislation

March 25, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata participated in a House Veterans Economic Opportunity Subcommittee hearing regarding several pieces of legislation that are currently before the committee.

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