Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata greeted and congratulated newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Eunjoo Steel. She is Congresswoman Amata’s friend and former colleague, as Ambassador Steel represented California in the U.S. House for four years. Amata spoke with her while she was at the Capitol to meet with Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to take part in the Samoan Flag Day event in Adelanto, California, at the invitation of Mayor Gabriel Reyes, a friend of the Samoan community, who was on hand to enjoy the festivities at the Adelanto Plaza & Event Center. Amata gave remarks and an update from American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice, the second in the same day, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for $275,025 to the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the amount of $413,850 for American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH).
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming passage Wednesday by the House Natural Resources Committee of the Great America Outdoors Act 250, the GAOA 250, as she is an original cosponsor of this legislation. The GAOA 250 is named as a follow-on to the major Great America Outdoors Act enacted in 2020, and in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting notice of two federal grants, one to American Samoa Department of Health for $33,200 supporting HIV services at LBJ Tropical Medical Center, and one to American Samoa Medical Center Authority for $86,554 supporting the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program, also at LBJ.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending appreciation and warm wishes to fathers for this Father’s Day.
The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7
Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to attend the ribbon-cutting at the Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin VA Clinic, and she appreciates the remarks of Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. at the event, as Governor Pula'ali'i Nikolao Pula has responsibilities in Washington, D.C. She congratulates the Clinic’s leadership, medical professionals and staff, and the veterans who rely on these important services.
Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the Juneteenth national holiday which celebrates freedom and a major step in the realization of American founding ideals.