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Congresswoman Amata speaking with Republic of Palau President Surangel Whipps in the congressional office this week
November 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating President Surangel Whipps, Jr., reelected recently to another term leading the Republic of Palau.

Issues:Congress

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US Capitol pictured on Monday afternoon
November 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement that President-elect Trump will nominate former Congressman Doug Collins, a friend and former colleague, to lead the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).

Issues:Congress

November 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the nominee for Secretary of the Interior. 

Issues:Interior

November 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage this week of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which she cosponsored. 

Issues:Congress

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Rep. Zeldin (pictured at left end of the group) and Rep. Amata on Christmas Eve during CODEL to visit military stationed in the Middle East (file photo)
November 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the announcement that President-elect Trump will nominate former Congressman Lee Zeldin of New York to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Issues:Environment

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Congresswoman Amata with Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee Marco Rubio
November 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the announcement that President-elect Trump is nominating Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to serve as the next Secretary of State. 


November 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is applauding the announcement by President-elect Trump that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be nominated for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. 


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Congresswoman Amata taking notes as Veterans discuss their experiences with VA and travel services
November 7, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s Veterans for Veterans Day 2024, and released the following statement:

Issues:Veterans

November 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Monday’s notice of a $434,632 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency. 

Issues:Judiciary