Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted National Small Business Week 2020.

Pago Pago – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming Committee passage this week of her bipartisan small business bill, which she introduced the week before with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania). The Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act (H.R. 8229) directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to authorize the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) to hear HUBZone appeals.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata updated the status of the Small Business Administration (SBA) economic aid for American Samoa's small businesses and nonprofits, now at $23,427,386.

"The EIDL loans are still available and local businesses are continuing to access this assistance," said Aumua Amata. "I strongly support restarting the PPP aid in September as well to renew those options for our economy."

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata updated the status of the Small Business Administration (SBA) economic aid for American Samoa's small businesses and nonprofits.

American Samoa's total increased again from the last report of $21.5 million to just over $23 million, another increase of $1.5 million in two programs that have combined for 445 local loans. Loans are through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is now paused, and the ongoing Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is reminding any remaining small businesses and employers that the current deadline for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan is August 8, and highlighting information regarding forgiveness of some loans.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata updated the growing Small Business Administration (SBA) economic aid for American Samoa's small businesses and nonprofits.

American Samoa's total increased from the last report of $19 million to over $21.5 million ($21,501,368), with all of that $2.5 million increase in two loan programs, as the emergency advances are no longer offered.

Pago Pago – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata held a town hall meeting at Aumoeualogo Guest House in Aoa village to discuss issues, economic efforts, recent legislation, events in Washington, and federal services for constituents.

"Thank you to Aoa village," said Aumua Amata. "I had the opportunity to update constituents on the possibility of another round of $1,200 economic relief checks, and the status of ongoing federal funding for our islands."

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata provided an update on the growth in economic aid from the Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury Department, for American Samoa's small businesses and nonprofits, due to Congress having passed several rounds of economic relief legislation since March.