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Amata Pleased With Tentative Agreement Between ILWU and PMA

April 7, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released a statement regarding the tentative agreement reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).

Issues:Transportation

Amata Announces Grant Awards for American Samoa Totaling $377,944

March 24, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced the awarding of three grants for American Samoa, totaling $377.944. Two of the grants awarded to American Samoa are from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The first is in the amount of $272,200 and will go to the American Samoa Office of Highway Safety. These funds awarded under the State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program, provide grants to states and territories to improve driver behavior and reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle-related crashes.

Issues:Transportation

Amata in a Press Conference Called for a Quick Resolution to Shipping Negotiations

February 12, 2015

Press Release

Washington D.C. -- Congresswoman Aumua Amata at a press conference today, urged International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to come to a quick resolution to the current negotiations to get our ports running again and get the goods to those who need it the most.

Issues:Transportation

Amata Voices Her Support for Bill that will Assist American Samoan Small Business

February 9, 2015

Press Release

Washington D.C. -- Congresswoman Aumua Amata spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to voice her support for H.R. 527, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act.

Issues:TransportationEconomy & Jobs (Small Business)

Amata Joins Fellow House Members in Calling for a Quick Resolution to Shipping Strike

February 5, 2015

Press Release

Washington D.C. -- Congresswoman Aumua Amata signed on to a letter with 84 other House Members to call for a quick resolution to negotiations between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association.

Issues:Transportation

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