Amata Welcomes $1 Million Airport Allocation in Legislation at American Samoa’s Request

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a $1 million allocation for the Pago Pago International Airport terminal in upcoming major legislation, the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for next year, which passed the Subcommittee on Thursday.

This a Community Project Funding included at Amata’s request to the Committee, following the request made in communication with Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, which is the dual process required by the House of Representatives so that projects have the input or support of both the Member of Congress and the government of the state or territory.

“It’s great news to see American Samoa’s airport terminal project cleared the most important first step with the support of the House Appropriations Committee, by including it in their fiscal year 2025 bill, which the House will be considering,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “Congratulations to Governor Lemanu, Port Director Falenaoti Loi-on Fruean and American Samoa Port Authority. We need safe and reliable, but also efficient, comfortable, and modernized airports to serve our people as the gateways to the U.S. and the world.”

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