Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of $431,794 in federal funds for American Samoa's criminal justice system. This grant is awarded under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, signed into Public Law 117-159 last June.

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.

Serving on Top Six Subcommittee Choices for Three Committees

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.