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January 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Korean American Day (January 13th), which commemorates the day in 1903 that Korean immigrants arrived to become Americans, and celebrates today’s Korean American community.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Welcomes Taiwan Elections

January 13, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Vice Chairman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the completion of Taiwan’s democratic elections and congratulating the elected leadership that will be working with the United States.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Congratulates RMI President Hilda Heine

January 2, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating Hilda Heine upon her election as President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) through the convened Nitijeļā following the November general elections.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Members of Congress Amata, Ed Case of Hawaii, and James Moylan of Guam

Amata Highlights Pacific Islands Caucus Activities

December 31, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the congressional activities of the bipartisan Pacific Islands Caucus, which she co-chairs. Efforts during 2023 emphasized U.S. commitment in the region, legislation and funding, and Congress’s role in international partnerships in the Pacific.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

HFAC Chairman McCaul, Congresswoman Amata, Members of Congress and Leaders throughout the Pacific

Amata Highlights Foreign Affairs Committee Work in 2023

December 20, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the past year’s legislation as part of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), one of her three committees, and related international work.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata-Sponsored Bill Passed by HFAC

December 15, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming passage in the House Foreign Affairs Committee of her bill, H.R. 6606, for consideration by the full House of Representatives.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata’s Statement Honoring the Life of Henry Kissinger

December 1, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life of Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State. “Henry Kissinger was one of the most famous and influential diplomats of the past century, a key adviser to U.S. Presidents, a longtime policy expert in Washington, D.C., and the first Jewish Secretary of State in 1973.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

COFA Legislation markup in the Natural Resources Committee

Amata Welcomes Committee Passage of COFA Pacific Priority

November 8, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House Natural Resources Committee passage of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023, H.J. Res 96, which she cosponsored, as a key priority in U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

File photo of Congresswoman Amata and other Members of Congress when they met with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu

Amata Hails Passage of Resolution Supporting Israel

October 25, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing passage of a House Resolution (H. Res.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata’s Statement Condemning Attacks in Israel

October 7, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement condemning the attacks against Israel. “I’ve had the great joy to visit Israel and to see Jerusalem, an important and historic site to people of faith all over the world. The people of Israel are enduring sudden brutal attacks, loss of life, and destruction.

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