Press Releases
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."
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a $200,000 grant for American Samoa from the U.S. Department of Commerce based on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 which mandated the creation of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a $600,000 grant for American Samoa from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission based on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (Omnibus Appropriations) passed by Congress on March 23, which included nationwide funding for election upgrades.
"Trustworthy elections are the foundation of the entire democratic system," said Aumua Amata. "This federal funding is a welcome addition to the Territory's preparations for managing future elections."
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced the passage of H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, the major yearly government funding bill, including an increase in the ASG operations account and a 2.4% military pay raise.