Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatatook part in two Veterans’ issues hearings last week focused on VA improvements and delivering better healthcare to Veterans, and cosponsored two Veterans’ bills.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Agriculture Day 2022, and thanking all those in American Samoa who grow and harvest the fresh island fruits and crops that we all enjoy.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement upon the passing of Congressman Don Young of Alaska, the Dean of the House:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part this week in a White House event honoring Women’s History Month, and had the opportunity there to express appreciation to Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D., who heads up the U.S. Public Health Service, and also serves as U.S. Department of HHS Assistant Secretary for Health.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended Wednesday’s speech to Congress by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, and said there is strong bipartisan support for Ukraine’s fight to preserve independence from Russia.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a $450,000 competitive grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to study the possibility of restoring a SkyTram over Pago Pago Harbor, along with the resulting benefits to tourism.

Operations Fund Boost for LBJ Planning, and Medicaid Match Extended

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce that Katherine Kim has been accepted for admittance to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Pago Pago – On a four-person panel that included senior Biden Administration officials from the White House, State, and Defense departments, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata reiterated her call for the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a health grant for the American Samoa Department of Health to ensure HIV care availability.