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Amata Reflects on the First 100 Days of the 114th Congress

April 28, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “The first 100 days have been a whirlwind of getting organized, learning the ropes and putting our noses to the grindstone,” said Amata. “The learning curve is steep and if you don’t hit the ground running, you will find yourself left behind,” continued Amata.
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Amata Recognizes ANZAC Day

April 24, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record in recognition of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day

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Foreign Affairs
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Amata Questions Administration’s Proposed Changes to Part 83

April 22, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “The recognition of new tribes has a significant impact on the federal budget, existing recognized tribes, criminal laws, tax jurisdiction, and individual rights,” said Amata. “Federal recognition regulations under Part 83 were created by the Department of the Interior, not Congress, even though Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution delegates only to Congress the power to regulate Indian affairs. The overreach of authority that seems to happen time and time again from this administration must stop,” continued Amata.
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House Majority Whip Congratulates Amata

April 15, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, received a small box with a note attached from House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise (LA-01) on Tuesday.

 

Issues:
Economy & Jobs (Small Business)
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Aumua Amata Hosts Congressional Art Competition for Island’s High School Students

April 15, 2015 Press Release

Pago Pago – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “The talent on display by our high school students is incredible.  I could not be more proud of these young artists and I look forward to sharing this year’s winning piece done by Jane Pelenato with the rest of the nation as it hangs in the U.S.

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Education
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House Passes Amata’s American Samoa Banking Bill

April 14, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C.

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Economy & Jobs (Small Business)
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Amata Pleased With Tentative Agreement Between ILWU and PMA

April 7, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released a statement regarding the tentative agreement reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).

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Transportation
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Amata Pleased with Passage of “Doc Fix” Bill

April 2, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released a statement on the recent passage of the bill commonly known as the “Doc Fix”.

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Amata Addresses Lack of Data for Pacific Region During Keynote at PacWIN

April 1, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata delivered a keynote address to those in attendance at this years’ Pacific Women’s Indigenous Network (PacWIN) Conference held in Honolulu, focusing on the lack of data collection for the region.

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Foreign Affairs
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Taylor Jessop – First American Samoan to be Accepted to All Three Service Academies

April 1, 2015 Press Release

Washington D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to learn that Taylor Jessop is now the first American Samoan ever to be accepted to all three service academies.

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Education
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