Press Releases
Pago Pago –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, today announced the release of $1.9 million in grant funding to American Samoa through the Office of Insular Affairs’ (OIA) Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program. The funds will be used to support some of the much needed improvements to critical infrastructure in the territory, including a school, a health c
Pago Pago –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, sent the following address out today, to wish the island a very happy Thanksgiving.
Pago Pago –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, joined a group of Army Reservists on Monday for their induction ceremony to officially become United States citizens.
Pago Pago –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, hosted a town-hall meeting on Friday that focused on the island’s youth, and how they can become empowered and get more involved in their communities.
Pago Pago –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, made the following statement in recognition and support of National Entrepreneurs Day. Committee Chairman Steve Chabot introduced House Resolution 511 earlier this month with Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), which recognizes the third Tuesday in November as National Entrepreneurs’ Day.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, took to the House Floor earlier this week in support of an amendment to the Surface Transportation Authorization bill that was cosponsored by both she and Congressman Sablan from the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI).
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Two high-ranking officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs refused to testify Monday night at a congressional hearing on allegations that they manipulated the agency's hiring system for their own gain.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, met with two doctors, who specialize in treating Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) earlier this week to discuss the virtual epidemic of RHD that American Samoa is currently suffering from.
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata’s, local district office will be teaming up with the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Admissions office next week to conduct outreach to some of the local high schools and organizations.