Amata Hosts Close-Up Students During Their Visit to the U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was delighted to host a group of American Samoa's students in the congressional office and for their tour of the U.S. Capitol. The students are with the Department of Interior's Close-Up program, and arrived over a week ago for their two-week visit to the nation's capital region.
"This trip to Washington, D.C., is a wonderful educational opportunity for these students, and a chance to build good memories with their friends," said Aumua Amata. "Close-Up is a great program that invests in the lives of some of our future leaders. Thank you to everyone involved for making this experience possible for these young people. I enjoyed seeing every one of you!"
On this trip, the students have a variety of educational opportunities, including the tour the U.S. Capitol, and going sightseeing in a city that attracts many thousands of visitors from all over the world. This experience includes famous monuments and memorials, along with exceptional art and history collections.
The Close-Up program is a federally funded project that allows students from across the nation to visit their Member of Congress in Washington, D.C., with a mission to "inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy."
