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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.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming the announcement of a grant of $67,148 for the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security. The grant is part of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness program, which is awarded by the US Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming the announcement of $950,000 in federal funds for programs that seek to identify, assess, and respond to instances of domestic violence and sexual assault. This grant, administered by the US Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), is awarded to the American Samoa Legal Aid, Inc.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of $454,543 in federal funds for American Samoa's criminal justice system. The funds are part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding program of the US Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP).