Fisheries
The most important natural resource of American Samoa is fisheries and the ocean in general.
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Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata and the Natural Resources Committee conducted hearings and voted on a series of bills, including passage of an amendment by Rep. Amata, along with a bill affecting the Territories on which she was an original cosponsor.
Uosigitone, D.C –Na faia i le vaiaso nei iloiloga a le Tamaitaifaipule ia Aumua Amata ma le Komiti o Alamanuia Faalenatura ma palota ai i ni pili e aofia ai toe teuteuga na faia e le faipule ia Amata, faatasi ai ma se pili e aafia ai le Teritori sa avea ai le tamaitaifaipule ma se tasi o sui na ulua'i lagolagoina.
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata gave a statement in the Committee on Natural Resources to make the case in Washington, D.C. that much-needed reforms are needed for the marine monuments on behalf of American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata attended the annual Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA), and delivered remarks in support of American Samoa's needs.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced she is an original cosponsor of new bipartisan legislation to strengthen the future of fishing in American Samoa, and promote the development of the next generation of commercial fishermen with federal grant support. The Young Fishermen's Development Act, H.R.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata's bill (H.R. 5025) to put sensible time limits on any government fines and penalties for fishing vessels was marked up and passed by the Natural Resources Committee.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata reiterated her support for the National Marine Monuments to Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke during a stop in California on her way back to Washington earlier this week.
Washington, DC –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata expressed her pleasure to be invited to President Trump's executive order signing that would review the Antiquities Act. Due to the importance the order has for American Samoa, Amata was in attendance for the historic signing.
Washington, D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata appealed to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross the importance of removing the prohibition of American fisherman to fish in the waters of the National Marine Monuments.
Washington, D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata at a Natural Resources subcommittee hearing today, strenuously objected to the lack of local input, transparency and scientific scrutiny in the marine monument designation process.