Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed another grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for diesel emission reduction efforts in Ofu and Olosega. Just last week, the EPA directed major grants totaling $10.7 million to American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed newly introduced companion legislation from the honorable Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah, the President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, that mirrors her bill to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a major $10.7 million federal investment in American Samoa for environmental protection services.

"I'm pleased to welcome this extensive federal funding for environmental efforts and water infrastructure in American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "This is excellent news for American Samoa and will finance improvements to our water supply and environmental health. These federal resources are a welcome addition to these priorities, and the projects they support are also helpful to the local economy."

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed Congressional action authorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years, and ending the unnecessary government shutdown late Monday. Congresswoman Amata is pleased that CHIP, a priority which helps ensure access to medical care for many children in American Samoa, is no longer dependent on short term authorization, but in place for the traditional six years. President Trump signed the bill into law immediately Monday night.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata requested that the U.S. House of Representatives delay her paycheck until the federal government reopens, federal employees are being paid, military personnel are supported and services are restored. Her statement is as follows:

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed this week's combined hearing of two Subcommittees of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs regarding the needs of the veteran homeless population.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced nominations of fourteen students for consideration by the service academies. These select nominations were based on the students' academic records, essays and letters of recommendation from their teachers, church leaders and local community leaders, along with the required verification that they have already applied separately to the academy or academies of their choice.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program will be considering applications from a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position at her American Samoa office in Pago Pago. To be considered, all applications must be directed to the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program via the USAjobs.gov website.