Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor upon introduction of bipartisan legislation with sponsor Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45) and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) to require the President of the United States to provide reports on North Korea’s illegal and dangerous activity to Congress in order that Congress may use the intelligence to strategically counter and deter Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in the IGIA meetings Wednesday to help emphasize American Samoa’s needs and priorities, which were also highlighted by Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended the State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, and highlighted the statements on China, as well as needs like healthcare and food prices.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to welcome Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, First Lady Ella Mauga, Department Directors and the Governor’s team from American Samoa.
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is emphasizing World Cancer Day (Saturday), which has a multi-year theme of “Closing the Care Gap.”
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, a yearly bipartisan tradition since 1953 when President Eisenhower attended at the suggestion of evangelist Billy Graham and he gave remarks at a prayer breakfast with Members of Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is emphasizing American Heart Month and highlighting Friday’s nationwide efforts to wear red to bring awareness to heart health issues.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the availability of $72.9 million nationwide in grants through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crops Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The SCBGP funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and support growers through marketing, education, and research.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of $1,502,172 in funding for the American Samoa Government’s transit projects and priorities. The federal grant, administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), provides direct funding to state and territorial governments, which then decide how much money to provide to transit agencies and providers.