Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following Mother’s Day statement:
“On this Mother’s Day, may God bless all of our mothers! Your efforts and love as mothers make a difference throughout your children’s entire lifetimes, and your children bring you great joy.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recognized the sacrifice of American Samoa’s military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome another Pacific Basin health grant for the American Samoa Department of Health of over $3.3 million.
The discretionary health services grant for Health Centers, specifically $3,318,597, is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA).
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a federal grant for American Samoa’s children with special health care needs (CSHCN). This grant of $93,175, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will continue to fund American Samoa’s Family Professional Partnership and CSHCN programs.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in honor of the National Day of Prayer:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Nurses Day (Friday), and sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a hearing examining President Biden’s budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in which VA Secretary Denis McDonough testified. Amata asked about unavoidable missed appointments and other current local issues.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, and for Teacher Appreciation Day (May 3).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the 150th Arbor Day, and its worldwide focus on the ecological and health benefits of trees.