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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in several meetings in London with national government and business leaders, as part of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, which then continued to several other countries.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is part of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who released an initial statement outlining the purposes of the delegation in each country, and noting the importance of these alliances and partnerships to the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in last week’s hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and used her time to ask for expert witness testimony on U.S. priorities, aid, and support in the Pacific Islands, especially the commitment to COFA allies and the role of the Development Finance Corporation.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sounding a note of caution to Pacific Islands nations that sign agreements with China for economic interests.
For instance, the new visa exemption agreement between Samoa and China may make travel between them easier for their citizens, but at what cost to the U.S. and other democracies’ economic and security interests in the region.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata will serve on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 119th Congress, including her role as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, where she will continue to work with Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) as the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) in the 119th Congress starting in January. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) is term limited under Republican rules after six years of leading the Committee as both Chairman and Ranking Member.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the announcement that President-elect Trump is nominating Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to serve as the next Secretary of State.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is applauding the announcement by President-elect Trump that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be nominated for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Wednesday’s action in a U.S. Senate legislative hearing that moves forward her House-passed bill for American Samoa, H.R. 6062. This self-determination bill, in fulfillment of a unanimous request by a Fono Resolution and Governor Lemanu P.S.
