Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor of legislation to formally apologize for the U.S. nuclear legacy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Resolution was introduced on March 1, a key anniversary of the Cold War-era nuclear testing program with the most powerful detonation at Bikini Atoll on that date in 1954.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended the State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, and gave her thoughts on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Amata Congratulates Michael Sun Upon US Naval Academy Acceptance

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is happy to announce a second prestigious Service Academy acceptance for Michael Sun, as he has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. He had previously received an acceptance from the U.S. Military Academy, giving him two excellent opportunities to consider.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor of a bill introduced this week, the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said she appreciates a recent informative briefing by NOAA Administrator Dr. Richard Spinrad, an oceanographer who also serves as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, regarding the volcanic status of the Vailulu’u Seamount.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following message (available here in Samoan and here in English) reacting to news of community transmission of covid-19:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce that Michael Sun has been accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, one of the nation’s prestigious Service Academies. He is the first acceptance of this year’s group of student nominees from American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday: