Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is informing American Samoans of two bipartisan bills that passed the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday votes, each supporting various NOAA service and research areas that would include American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant for NOAA services to the region including American Samoa and surrounding waters.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week, and sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses. National Nurses Week is always May 6-12, regardless of when that falls within the week, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s May 12th birthday. Additionally, Monday the 8th is National Student Nurses Day, and Wednesday the 10th is National School Nurse Day.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrated every May.
‘Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much.’
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is observing and honoring the National Day of Prayer.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the unified stance and combined bipartisan efforts of the governors of American Samoa, CNMI, and Guam, as Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga is visiting Washington, D.C., where among other meetings, the Governors have requested a meeting with President Biden to discuss the affect of his announced plan to place 777,000 square miles of Pacific waters off limits to fishing.
Washington, D.C. – On Teacher Appreciation Day 2023, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers and highlighting Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Park Week, which is an initiative of the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is applauding Arbor Day, a popular and still growing day of emphasis that promotes the planting of trees worldwide, along with education on the immense ecological and health benefits of trees.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatais welcoming progress for the recently introduced Coast Guard Authorization Act, which includes a legislative policy improvement she requested for U.S. Nationals working on U.S. flagged vessels, along with authorizing the Coast Guard’s next two years of functions, notably including the construction of four new fast cutters.