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Uifa'atali Amata with Seiuli Elisapeta Ponausuia
April 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Thursday’s notice of a Pacific Basin health grant for the American Samoa Department of Health of over $3.25 million for the Health Center program.

Issues:Healthcare

April 22, 2024
Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a $102,742 federal funding notice for newborn hearing screening and intervention. This notice Monday from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a discretionary, competitive grant for the American Samoa Department of Health for one year’s funding of a continuing 10-year project under Helping Babies Hear Program Coordinator Bethany Malae-Toelupe.
Issues:Healthcare

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happy earth day
April 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is celebrating Earth Day (Monday), National Park Week, and Arbor Day (Friday), along with highlighting current conservation efforts in the Natural Resources Committee.

Issues:Environment

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April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Flag Day:

Issues:Culture

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Greeting President Marcos
April 15, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in response to the U.S./Japan/Philippines Summit. “I’m encouraged by the efforts of the U.S./Japan/Philippines Summit, because U.S. commitment to the Pacific region is of utmost importance. The Pacific Islands take note of U.S. and allied involvement for the stability of the region. Japan is a longtime economic strong point in the Indo-Pacific and a key ally in a defensive role.

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Congresswoman Amata pictured with Congressman Tom Cole now Chairman of the Appropriations Committee
April 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming this week’s Steering Committee and Conference votes making Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, tasked with next year’s appropriations.

Issues:Congress

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Amata speaking on House floor for passage of her South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act
April 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming bipartisan passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill she led as sponsor, with Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) as the original cosponsor, the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act, H.R. 1792.
Issues:Fisheries

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Amata Leading the Pledge of Allegiance in the House of Representatives
April 10, 2024
Leads Colleagues in Pledge of Allegiance on House Floor Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata on Tuesday led her colleagues in the Pledge of Allegiance before House business. “Leading the Pledge of Allegiance is a reminder of the responsibility of serving, and I’m humbled to have this opportunity on behalf of American Samoa,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata.
Issues:Congress

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April 10, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, H.R. 6492, which the House passed Tuesday in a bipartisan vote. This comprehensive bill was introduced by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) with Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) to improve access and transform outdoor recreation opportunities on America’s public lands.

Issues:Congress

March 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Easter: “Have a blessed Easter Sunday as we conclude this Holy Week together. Thank you especially to every pastor and congregation in American Samoa as we worship God in unity. As Christians, all over the world, this Sunday is our most cherished expression of faith in the risen Savior.
Issues:Culture