Press Releases

May 17, 2026

Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL); and cosponsor of the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act, H.R. 6444. The next step for these bills is full House consideration. The U.S. Vets of the FAS Act fulfills U.S. commitments to U.S. Veterans in the Freely Associated States (FAS) with telehealth and mail order pharmacy services.

Issues:Veterans

Congresswoman Amata with Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole - file photo

Amata Welcomes $300,000 HHS Grant for LBJ

May 15, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for American Samoa Medical Center Authority.

Issues:Healthcare

Amata Recognizes AAPI Heritage Month

May 14, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the history, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. “For American Samoa and Pacific Islanders across the country, AAPI Heritage Month is a meaningful time to celebrate our people, our traditions, and the values that continue to shape our communities,” said Congresswoman Amata.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Highlights $1.3 million FEMA Award

May 14, 2026

Press Release

Amata Highlights $1.3 million FEMA Award

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting nearly $1.3 million in new federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) for COVID-19 response efforts carried out during the pandemic. Thank you to the Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management (ODAPM) and ASDOH for the efforts to qualify and enable reimbursement.

Issues:Budget

Amata Honors Law Enforcement for Police Week

May 8, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s law enforcement officers in recognition of National Police Week (May 10-16), and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th yearly). “Thank you to our law enforcement officers for their dedication and service. National Police Week is a good reminder that we depend on law enforcement to respond in time of need and provide safeguards to the community,

Issues:Public Safety

Missing my mother on Mother’s Day and everyday, Nora Kawailiula, the kindest, sweetest, most gracious lady2

Happy Mother’s Day from Amata

May 7, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Mother’s Day: “Thank you to each of our mothers, whether here in our islands or our close-knit Samoan communities in the United States. Your children love and appreciate you – often much more than their ability to ever fully express to you! The good Lord watches over all the effort and care you put into the lives of your children, and hears your prayers for them.

Issues:Culture

Congresswoman Amata with 2026 Closeup Students

Amata Welcomes Close Up Students for U.S. Capitol Visit

May 6, 2026

Press Release

ashington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, along with her staff in the Washington office, was delighted to host American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a luncheon at the congressional office, and guided tour of the U.S. Capitol. Congresswoman Amata with 2026 Close-up Students See more photos here “Thank you to our students, who are happy, respectful, and enjoyable to have in the office.

Issues:Education

Amata Thanks American Samoa’s Nurses in Celebration of National Nurses Day & Week

May 5, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), which begins with National Nurses Day (May 6) in the U.S., followed by National School Nurse Day, National Student Nurses Day (May 8), and the week is bookended by International Nurses Day (May 12).

Issues:Healthcare

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in honor and observance of the 75th National Day of Prayer: “The National Day of Prayer is a meaningful continuous 75-year tradition, with instances of proclaimed days of prayer before that. This year’s theme is Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him in All Generations, which is based on I Chronicles 16:24. This verse states, ‘Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.’

Amata Highlights 75th National Day of Prayer

May 4, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in honor and observance of the 75th National Day of Prayer: “The National Day of Prayer is a meaningful continuous 75-year tradition, with instances of proclaimed days of prayer before that. This year’s theme is Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him in All Generations, which is based on I Chronicles 16:24. This verse states, ‘Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.’

Issues:Culture

Congresswoman Amata with 2025 Teacher of the Year Mikaela Saelua and her parents Rep Fiu and Catherine Saelua (002)

Amata Highlights Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers at the start of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, and released the following statement. “Thank you so much to all our dedicated teachers. I am usually able to attend most of our graduations, and I’m always so appreciative of everyone that makes those joyful days possible for our students and parents each year. Many of us can look to back to an excellent teacher

Issues:Education