Press Releases
July 13, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, who serves as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Health & Technology took part in a House Committee on Small Business oversight hearing in Washington last week to examine the SBA’s, Disaster Loan Program. The focus of the hearing was to examine the challenges faced by the SBA in response to “Superstorm” Sandy, including a discussion of a report that stated the SBA was not prepared to cope with the aftermath of the disaster despite changes made by Congress to improve the program.
July 10, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “It is important that we do all we can to ensure that our veterans are recognized for their service to our nation and this bill will make sure that they will always be able to provide proof of that service,” stated Amata.
Issues:Veterans
July 9, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, During the debate on fiscal year 2016 Interior Department appropriations bill yesterday, I took to the Floor to urge my colleagues to maintain funding for American Samoa at its current levels. In a colloquy with bill manager Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), I acknowledged the budgetary pressures Congress is facing and commended Calvert for recommending to the House that there be no reduction in funding for American Samoa next year.
July 6, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I am pleased to announce the awarding of $98,082 in grant funding from the Department of the Interior for our islands,” said Amata. “These funds will serve to bolster youth programs and assist in the training of key medical personnel, which will help alleviate the dire shortage of qualified medical technicians we have on the islands,” continued Amata.
Issues:EducationHealthcare
June 26, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I am pleased to announce a grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for our islands,” said Amata. “These funds will help support local highway safety programs that are essential to maintaining a safe environment on our roads,” stated Amata.
Issues:Transportation
June 19, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I could not be more proud of these young people who are in Washington representing our islands. Their work and dedication to their crafts is a shining example for all of our young people and I look forward to them sharing their work with the nation,” stated Amata.
Issues:Education
June 18, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I am always pleased to report on grant funding for our islands,” said Amata. “These essential grant awards will fund important projects that serve our people, including restoring property that was damaged by the 2009 tsunami, and reducing the progression of substance abuse on the islands,” stated Amata.
June 17, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I want to thank Chairman Chabot and Ranking Member Velázquez for holding this hearing today to examine the impact that removing the ban on crude exports will have on our nation’s small businesses,” said Amata. This is an important issue, which if addressed properly has the potential to significantly and positively affect our rapidly growing national deficit and provide jobs to an estimated-additional 500,000 to 1.75 million people by 2025,” stated Congresswoman Amata.
June 11, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, submitted the following Statement for the Congressional Record in honor and memory of Master Sergeant Tautalagia Sotoa Numera, who passed away on June 1, 2015 at his home in Mechanicsville, MD.
Issues:Veterans
June 5, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, “I could not be more pleased with the decision of the courts today,” said Amata. “It is our right to self-determination and the continuation of our unique history and culture that have won today,” stated Amata.
Issues:Judiciary