Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 12), a day specifically honoring the service of women who have served in the Armed Forces.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor, working with sponsorU.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), and original cosponsors Reps. Ed Case (D-HI), Jill N. Tokuda (D-HI), and Steve Womack (R-AR) in introducing on Friday the Care for Compact of Free Association (COFA) Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation that authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide medical care to U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate three students in American Samoa, for their project’s selection in a national competition to be featured at the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in the nation’s capital.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has been named Co-Chairman of a bipartisan Task Force officially announced in a Wednesday press conference at the U.S. Capitol as part of the work of the Committee on Natural Resources.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating this month’s World War II anniversaries for two of the great turning points of the global war – D-Day in Europe, and the Battle of Midway in the Pacific.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Samoa’s yearly celebration of their independence, and she appreciates being in Samoa on this special occasion.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of about $4 million.
This discretionary grant of $3,961,917 for the American Samoa Department of Health is aimed at strengthening infrastructure, workforce, and related areas.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in relevant hearings and once again strongly emphasized to administration officials the facts about American Samoa’s local economy and the fishing issue, and the importance of the OIA role. She welcomed new OIA Director John Brewer with a meeting in her DC congressional office, having first met him last month at Flag Day celebrations in American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the past week’s efforts in the Veterans and Foreign Affairs Committees, including announcement of a successful policy improvement with the Coast Guard.