Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata supported the Real ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act (H.R. 3398), which she cosponsored, including a Statement for the Congressional Record urging this action. On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed this bipartisan bill to help citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia that live in the United States obtain necessary identifications and driver's licenses.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the advancement of her cabotage bill to promote reliable air service in American Samoa. The provision is part of a renewed push in Congress to complete re-authorization this month for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata voted on a series of ten bills marked up and passed by the Natural Resources Committee, and notably, cosponsored and supported a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI) to designate Pacific World War II sites in Hawai'i as national sites for permanent preservation.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed federal funds for the Pacific Youth and Community Development program in American Samoa.

"Congratulations to the Pacific Youth and Community Development program, and their work to make a difference in the lives of our young people," said Aumua Amata. "This federal assistance is welcome news for a very good cause, and federal support is recognition that this program is working to encourage and lift up our youth in American Samoa."

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a total of $535,000 in federal funding for two health-related programs in American Samoa.

"Federal funds like these are especially necessary to American Samoa's efforts to provide as many health services as possible," said Aumua Amata. "I appreciate these federal resources, including $285,000 for our health programs and another $250,000 for mental health and opioid services."

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed over $23.3 million in federal resources to American Samoa for much-needed airport renovation projects to improve the pavement.

"This is a sizable grant for our Pago Pago International Airport, and it is great news for us this week," said Aumua Amata. "I'm especially pleased to welcome this important federal support to preserve and enhance our airport. Our airport is our primary connection to the United States and the rest of the Pacific, and it is essential to keep it in good repair."

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata voted for the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act, H.R. 6510, which she cosponsored. This legislation provides funding to reduce maintenance backlogs and support restorative efforts at National Parks and wildlife refuges. The bill, introduced by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) with substantial bipartisan backing, was passed Thursday by the Natural Resources Committee.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed over $90,000 in federal funds for the American Samoa Department of Health to support preventive care.

"I'm pleased to welcome support for preventive care, because access to preventive services can result in better health and even savings in long term health care costs," said Aumua Amata. "Federal assistance is of particular importance to American Samoa's health systems."