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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed House passage of four bipartisan Veterans bills that she cosponsored, along with commending and voicing support for another, as all five bills were first voted through the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and then were passed by the House on Wednesday.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement recognizing Purple Heart Day 2022 (August 7), and honoring American Samoa’s Purple Heart Veterans:
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed final Senate passage of the PACT Act, sending it to President Biden to be signed into law, as it was passed in mid-July by the U.S. House of Representatives. PACT stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, and the official full title is the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement recognizing and celebrating Veterans of the Korean War on this Armistice Day:
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Hire a Veteran Day 2022.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming final passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring OurPACT Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the bill will be sent to President Biden to be signed into law. The legislation is commonly known as the PACT Act, which stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating 78 years of the G.I. Bill and its educational benefits for American Samoa’s Veterans.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women Veterans Day (Sunday, 12 June), sometimes called Women Veterans Appreciation Day, a day to honor the service of women who help defend the United States and the cause of freedom. The date commemorates June 12, 1948, the day President Harry Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was in London on Memorial Day for a special wreath laying at Cambridge American Cemetery, where many U.S. Service Members who fought in World War II are buried. The tour and ceremony at the Cemetery included a wreath on behalf of the U.S. Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata had the opportunity on Monday for a special tour and briefing at Arlington National Cemetery.