Education

Pago Pago – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, "The talent on display by our high school students is incredible. I could not be more proud of these young artists and I look forward to sharing this year's winning piece done by Jane Pelenato with the rest of the nation as it hangs in the U.S. Capitol building until next year's competition," stated Amata.

Washington D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to learn that Taylor Jessop is now the first American Samoan ever to be accepted to all three service academies.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata arrived late Monday evening to begin her three week congressional district work period.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata participated in a House Veterans Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee hearing entitled: A Review of Higher Education Opportunities for the Newest Generation of Veterans.

Fagatogo – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata hosted a town-hall meeting in the Fale Fono Guest House which was near capacity.

Following a quick opening statement by the Congresswoman, Amata answered questions from the large crowd that had gathered for the event. From veterans to fishery management to citizenship status, the range of questions ran the gambit of issues that concern the people of American Samoa.