Press Releases

Pago Pago — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to take part in welcoming home American Samoa’s athletes upon their arrival at Pago Pago International Airport, where they were greeted enthusiastically by their families, friends and supporters. 

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a second favorable decision in recent days from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, granting American Samoa the ability to utilize much-needed federal education funds for 14 important projects that were frozen and at risk. 

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating U.S. Independence Day:

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant notice of $830,662 for the American Samoa Department of Health from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Pago Pago — On June 28, the American Samoan community were welcomed onto the French Navy vessel Teriieroo a Teriierooiterai during its first time in the territory for a reception and tour, hosted by Captain Philippe Dumee.

Pago Pago — The U.S.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a grant notice of $275,025 for the American Samoa Department of Health from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the decision by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to extend American Samoa’s time limit for their use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) education funds.