Press Releases

Aumua Makes Impassioned Plea on House Floor for American Samoa's Economic Well-Being

September 30, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, took to the House Floor on Monday in support of her bill, H.R. 2617, which passed by unanimous consent. The legislation, which has been modified after negotiations between Amata and the Senate, passed that body today and has been returned to the House for a final vote, where it is expected to pass unanimously, before being sent to the President's desk for his signature.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Aumua Announces $250,000 Grant

September 30, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced that the Administration for Children and Families / ACYF - Family and Youth Services Bureau has awarded a grant in the amount of $250,000 to Intersections, Inc.'s, Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program.

Issues:Education

Aumua and Water, Power & Oceans Subcommittee Hold Hearing to Question National Marine Monuments

September 29, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, The House Natural Resources, Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee conducted an oversight hearing on “The Potential Implications of Pending Marine National Monument Designations,”

Issues:Fisheries

Aumua Announces $70,000 in Grant Funding for Pasefika Youth Project

September 29, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced the awarding of an Administration for Children and Families / ACYF - Family and Youth Services Bureau grant in the amount of $70,000 for the Pacific Youth and Community Development's Pasefika Youth Project.

"I am happy to announce that these funds will go directly to help our youth and families in American Samoa. I would like to thank Mr. Tupua Roy Fua, the Project Director, for his outstanding work in getting this grant," says Amata.

Issues:Healthcare

Aumua Announces $7 Million in Grant Funds for Infrastructure Projects Across the Island

September 25, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced the release of more than $7 million in grant funding to American Samoa through the Office of Insular Affairs’ (OIA) Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program. The funds will be used to support priorities and much needed improvements to critical infrastructure in the territory.

Issues:TransportationEducationHealthcareNatural Resources

Aumua and Small Business Committee Address Challenges with Small Bank Start-Ups

September 18, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata, The House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access held a hearing on Thursday to examine the negative impact that the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) has had on small lenders since its enactment in 2010.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Aumua Applauds Work of the Islands Society

September 16, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I am always encouraged whenever I learn of new organizations whose mission is to help promote and assist Pacific Islanders in achieving their goals,” said Amata. “It is the work of these organizations that has helped many of our people reach higher and do more than they ever thought possible, and I encourage our young people to get involved and take advantage of the opportunities that groups like the Islands Society provide,” stated Amata.

Aumua Announces $310K plus Grant for LBJ

September 15, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata, on Tuesday announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant in the amount of $313,599 to the American Samoa Government Department of Health for the LBJ Tropical Medical Center’s, Bureau of Primary Health Care program.

Issues:Healthcare

Aumua Addresses Need for Single Credentialing System for Veterans

September 11, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata, during a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed the need for a universal credentialing system in regards to veterans and service members who seek private sector employment.

Issues:Veterans

Aumua Announces $2.2 Million in Grant Funding for ASDOE

September 10, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced that today that the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) has awarded a grant in the amount of $ 2.2 million to the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDoE) for the Statewide Data Systems Program.

Issues:Education