Press Releases
Sunday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the announcement of $600,000 in federal funds to secure and provide for American Samoa's federal elections.
"These are important funds to provide for our islands' participation in voting and choosing our leaders, as well as securing elections we can trust," said Aumua Amata. "We are privileged to live in a constitutional republic, and these are some of the rights we celebrate every Flag Day."
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming federal funds for American Samoa through the following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants; the Community Development Block Grant, the Emergency Solutions Grant, and the HOME program.
"These are helpful funds that can make an important difference for some needs in American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "I want to say a special thank you to Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and HUD for these funds for American Samoa. These grants go directly to local community purposes."
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Kathleen Rice (NY-04) and Aumua Amata (American Samoa) have introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen oversight at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Washington, D.C.—Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata hailed House passage of bill she cosponsored, H.R.4305, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act.
Through this unique bill, Veterans will learn the art and science of training dogs. This can give the Veteran a new mission and new skills while gaining personal health benefits throughout time with a dog in training. Upon completion of the program, the veterans may choose to adopt their dogs to provide continuing therapy.
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata hailed Committee passage of a bipartisan bill to strengthen the future of fishing. She is an original cosponsor of the bill and was pleased to vote for it on Wednesday in the Natural Resources Committee, where it passed by unanimous consent. The bill promotes the development of the next generation of commercial fishermen with new federal grant support.
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is delighted to announce the nominations of 10 excellent students for consideration by the service academies.
Each year, these select nominations are based on the high quality of the students' combined academic records, essays, along with letters of recommendation from their teachers, church leaders and local community leaders, plus the required verification that they have already applied separately to the academy or academies of their choice.
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata said she appreciates decisive and unanimous action by the Fono (American Samoa’s Legislature) through their Concurrent Resolution, which shows the nation that the strong support of American Samoa’s elected officials is behind the right of self-determination on the citizenship question and regard for the traditions of Fa’a Samoa.
Washington, D.C – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a towering historical figure in our country, and his life's work is still relevant and making a difference today. Each year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate his memory and his lasting legacy for civil rights."
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata congratulated Dr. Tsai Ing-wen upon being reelected by the people of Taiwan to continue leading as President.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.