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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata focused on Veterans throughout 2023, and is providing a year-end summary of the efforts in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), one of her three Committee assignments in Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting House passage of three bills addressing various Veterans’ issues that originated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Committee Vice Chairman Amata is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 (Dole Act), H.R. 542, sponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring and thanking those who served, and wishing them all a happy Veterans Day 2023.
Washington, D.C. – In a Wednesday oversight hearing, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata raised the issue of prioritizing Buy American laws in U.S. government purchases, including tuna, and took part in a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging more effort to follow Buy American laws.
Washington, D.C. – House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Vice Chairman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Thursday’s VA announcement that Veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59PM Eastern Time on this Monday, August 14, 2023, will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This is an extension from the past original deadline of August 9, 2023.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) passage in votes Wednesday of 11 bills addressing various Veterans’ issues, including two bills she cosponsored. The next legislative step will be consideration by the whole House of Representatives.