Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata congratulated the American Samoa Society upon winning the national Roc C. Haines Award as the Outstanding State or Territorial Society of the Year within the National Conference of State and Territorial Societies (NCSS). The prestigious award was announced in Washington, D.C., at the Cherry Blossom Grand Ball, the leading event of the 2017-2018 year.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomes another federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of $256,864 for American Samoa. The Pacific Basin Grant is offered under the Health Center Cluster Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata honored the remarkable life of former First Lady Barbara Bush, only the second in history along with Abigail Adams to be both the wife and mother of Presidents of the United States. Mrs. Bush passed away late Tuesday at 92 but leaves a rich legacy that includes a dedication to her country, her family, and promoting reading.

Congresswoman Amata released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata commemorated our one of a kind Flag Day celebration that hails both our Samoan culture and our patriotic love for the United States, and released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata thanked Speaker Paul Ryan for his remarkable career in Congress, his track record of public service, and his willingness to listen to the needs of American Samoa. She released the following statement:

"Speaker Ryan has been a friend to American Samoa, and never failed to make time to hear our priorities. In fact, as soon Storm Gita allowed the call through, he made the effort to call me here on the island, and has been unfailingly responsive to our concerns.

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is pleased to announce that her dedicated assistant Angelina Roberts has been selected by the American Samoa Society to represent American Samoa at this year's Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata mourns the passing of Hawaii's legendary Senator and a Godfather to all the Pacific Islands especially American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a federal grant of $61,555.00 to LBJ Tropical Medical Center for emergency children's healthcare programs.

"I appreciate this support for health care in American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "Access to necessary health services can sometimes be a challenge in American Samoa, so federal support like this helps assist underrepresented children and children with special health needs receive much needed care."