Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed over $1 million in federal funds through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for American Samoa's coastal management.
"This grant will provide funding for the Territory's coastal management efforts," said Aumua Amata. "In this program, NOAA and American Samoa are partners in the shared goals of keeping our coastlines healthy, beautiful and useful."
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed nearly $100,000 in federal funds through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Department for American Samoa's Family Professional Partnership and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) programs.
"This grant will ultimately benefit children and families with special health care needs," said Aumua Amata. "I'm pleased to welcome health care assistance to American Samoa, an area where federal resources make a tremendous difference."
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed $657,646 in federal funds through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security for a variety of tsunami preparations.
"This grant will provide funding for the American Samoa Tsunami Ready Sustainment Initiative," said Aumua Amata. "NOAA recognized the importance for American Samoa's systems and personnel to be ready for action in the event of a tsunami."
Washington, DC – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement thanking Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo of Guam for her lengthy and effective public service:
PAGO PAGO. Saturday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement in honor of the heroic life of Senator John McCain:
"I first met Senator McCain in 2000, when he made his initial run for President. Although American Samoa had Republican convention delegate votes beginning in 1992, Sen. McCain was the first candidate to really make a pitch for them."
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed $500,000 in federal funds for a rescue and fire vehicle for the airport serving Manu'a.
"I'm delighted to welcome this federal provision for a dependable rescue and fire vehicle at the airport on Ofu," said Aumua Amata. "The U.S. Department of Transportation recognized this important need to be able to help save lives and property with the proper equipment. It's always essential to ensure that all of our islands are served and included in federal resources."
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed $2 million in federal funds for American Samoa.
"This is great news for American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "These federal funds support important local efforts, including emergency preparedness for all kinds of possibilities, such as major storms like Gita."
Pago Pago – This week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the opportunity to speak to the 40th meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, including highlighting bipartisan federal legislation promoting the long-term health of our coral reefs.
PAGO PAGO – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement supporting raising the marriage age in American Samoa:
"Sometimes the most important decisions we make as people are not about the day-to-day basics like the budget and government services, but decisions that go more deeply into our own values.
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed President Trump's signing of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, H.R. 5515, in a signing ceremony at Fort Drum, New York, where the President and Vice President Pence visited troops and toured the military installation. The new law builds on the recent improvements in the 2018 NDAA and provides for increased troop levels, higher pay, and other support for the men and women in our Armed Forces.