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Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes the awarding of an annual federal grant of $67,148 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to the American Samoa Government for the management of hazardous materials incidents. The grant, awarded to the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS), will help ASG and ASDHS develop, implement, and improve its emergency plans concerning these hazardous materials incidents.
Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a grant of $394,521 to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency (CJPA) from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs and their Office for Victims of Crime.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a grant of $144,923 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency. This formula grant is designated for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is emphasizing the guidance of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) regarding the ongoing felt earthquake shaking in the Manu’a Islands for the past few days, and welcoming news that NOAA is responding to American Samoa. She expects further public guidance and communications from USGS or NOAA as necessary.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata worked with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to highlight National Safe Boating Week 2022 (May 21 – May 27) with a public safety and informational message.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s police, highlighting National Police Week, and recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day (Sunday, May 15).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting availability of upcoming federal funding of over $1 million for fiscal year 2022 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is expressing condolences to the families and friends of those who passed away because of a devastating car crash in front of the cannery. She sends the following message:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming a grant of $122,253 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency for rehabilitation and treatment efforts.