Amata Welcomes Confirmation of Agriculture Secretary   

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming last week’s bipartisan confirmation and swearing-in of the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, who received a Senate vote of 72-28. 

“I’m happy to see the new Secretary of Agriculture in place, so the USDA can be  focused on the priorities at hand, including their role in U.S. food security, nutrition, and agricultural support,” said Congresswoman Amata. “Having the leadership team in place is in American Samoa’s best interest. USDA has a direct role for American Samoa’s nutrition program and grants, as well as an ongoing role in our grocery imports. Secretary Rollins has the education and expertise to be effective and I look forward to working with her.” 

Secretary Rollins graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law, served in former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s administration, led a public policy institute in Texas, and served in the White House during the first Trump administration as Director of the Office of American Innovation, then Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives. 

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