Foreign Affairs

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrated every May.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatareleased the following statement celebrating the life of the late Archbishop of Samoa-Apia, His Excellency, The Most Reverend Alapati Lui Mataeliga:

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating the nation of Israel upon 75 years of independence, which Israel celebrates this spring, and lauding Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy’s upcoming speech to the Knesset. Israel’s celebration this year of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Day of Independence, begins the evening of April 25, as the date of the celebrations varies in April and May from year to year.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended Wednesday’s historic meeting between Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, along with a bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress. Notably, the meeting was the first on American soil between the President of Taiwan and the Speaker of the House.

Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata,  together with sponsor Rep.Michelle Steel (R-CA) and six other cosponsors, took part Friday in introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring the 190th anniversary of the historic first agreement signed between the United States and Thailand, the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (CNMI), and Congressman James Moylan (Guam) along with former Congressman Robert Underwood met together Wednesday with APIA Scholars to discuss the educational needs of Pacific Islanders throughout the U.S. and higher education.

Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata in remarks on the House floor Tuesday commended U.S. allies among the Pacific Island nations: