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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata cosponsored newly introduced legislation honoring the 13 Service Members who lost their lives recently serving in Afghanistan with the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest honor or expression of national appreciation that Congress can bestow.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released a statement honoring Veterans of Afghanistan, and a reminder of ways to access any needed mental health or counseling resources:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is hailing final passage through Congress of the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. Amata is an original cosponsor of H.R.1448, and supported a similar effort in the previous Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed House passage Thursday of the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act, H.R. 4300, which she cosponsored to thank and honor Veterans.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata voted Wednesday for the Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act, H.R. 4300, which was passed by the full Committee on Natural Resources with bipartisan support. Amata cosponsored the legislation to honor Veterans with free lifetime access to all U.S.
Washington, D.C.- Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is a cosponsor of bipartisan legislation that honors Veterans with free lifetime access to all U.S. National Parks. The Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act is a bipartisan bill that honors the nation's service members, veterans, and Gold Star families as VIPs in National Parks and other public lands.
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata hailed a notice from Honolulu VA Regional Director Sergio S. Chao that the Department of Veterans' Affairs will place a permanent Veterans Benefits Counselor in American Samoa to assist Veterans.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata said her American Samoa congressional office has a fellowship opening for a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the bipartisan VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act (H.R. 2429), legislation introduced by Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and co-led by Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen (American Samoa).