Press Releases
Pago Pago –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, joined a group of Army Reservists on Monday for their induction ceremony to officially become United States citizens.
Pago Pago –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, hosted a town-hall meeting on Friday that focused on the island's youth, and how they can become empowered and get more involved in their communities.
Pago Pago –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, made the following statement in recognition and support of National Entrepreneurs Day. Committee Chairman Steve Chabot introduced House Resolution 511 earlier this month with Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), which recognizes the third Tuesday in November as National Entrepreneurs' Day. The resolution, which is cosponsored by Congresswoman Amata has strong bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Two high-ranking officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs refused to testify Monday night at a congressional hearing on allegations that they manipulated the agency's hiring system for their own gain.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, met with two doctors, who specialize in treating Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) earlier this week to discuss the virtual epidemic of RHD that American Samoa is currently suffering from.
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata's, local district office will be teaming up with the U.S. Air Force Academy's Admissions office next week to conduct outreach to some of the local high schools and organizations.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, joined her colleagues on the House floor Tuesday evening to salute resigning Speaker of the House, John Boehner. Friday marks the final day of Mr. Boehner's Speakership and it is widely expected that Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will succeed him.