Amata Welcomes Nearly $10 Million Federal Investment in American Samoa

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed nearly $10 million in a variety of grants from the U.S. Interior Department to American Samoa.

"I'm pleased to welcome this extensive federal funding for projects in American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "This is some great news for American Samoa and will allow much-needed improvements to go forward. These U.S. government resources for infrastructure projects are an essential addition to these efforts. This federal support will improve facilities and strengthen the local economy."

Congresswoman Amata introduced Assistant Secretary Domenech in the U.S. Senate in July for his confirmation hearing.

Specifically, the Department of Interior under the leadership of Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Doug Domenech, is distributing $9,613,000 in federal funds to American Samoa for capital improvement projects. The Interior Department will announce today that the Trump Administration will direct funds to eight different projects, each of $1 million or more.

"I want to thank Secretary Zinke and Assistant Secretary Domenech for their leadership and recognition of the infrastructure needs in American Samoa," continued Congresswoman Amata. "Congratulations to Governor Lolo and the various departments that will be putting these federal dollars to use in our community."

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