Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a townhall meeting in Asili Village recently to listen to local issues, gather information to take back to Washington, and give a legislative update.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating the Fourth of July:
“Happy Fourth of July, and enjoy the holiday weekend with friends and family! Independence Day is the annual celebration of nationhood for the United States, and the ideals of freedom that the entire country holds dear. It is celebrated nationwide traditionally with fireworks, parades and parties.
Preserves Last Year’s $2.5 Million for Hospital, and Boosts Budget Another $1 Million at Her Request
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement to clarify what the Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion means for American Samoa:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating 78 years of the G.I. Bill and its educational benefits for American Samoa’s Veterans.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting PTSD Awareness Month (June) and PTSD Awareness Day (June 27).
Congresswoman Supports Governor Lemanu on Monument
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has written President Biden in opposition to the expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument, and strongly supporting Governor Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga’s concerns, and the clear need for more study, advice and local input before the administration contemplates any such action damaging the local economy.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a townhall meeting in Aunu’u on Wednesday to listen to all concerns raised, and talk about any issues that are important to the community.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recently emphasized several issues of key importance to American Samoa to leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as part of a hearing on Indo-Pacific priorities. Aumua Amata called for strong U.S. commitment to the region, including basing U.S. Coast Guard cutters in American Samoa, while highlighting fishing interests and China’s known strategic activity in the area.
