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Press Releases

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Metallic nodule pictured on table cloth, courtesy of C.M. and Tisa Fa’amuli
June 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is releasing a statement regarding seabed critical minerals:

Issues:Environment

May 28, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming $302,000 in federal funds for American Samoa from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized by Congress in the BEACH Act. 

Issues:Environment

May 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement: 

Issues:Fisheries

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Seniors Town Hall at TAOA
May 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking those who attended her town hall meeting for seniors at Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) Center. 

Issues:Culture

May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Medicaid preservation for American Samoa in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which is the name of a budget reconciliation act in Congress, developed by the House Ways and Means Committee, and passed this week by the House.

Issues:Healthcare

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Memorial Day banner
May 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Memorial Day 2025, and the memories of all the U.S. Service Members who gave their lives in service of the country, with the following statement:

Issues:Military

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Close Up students at 2025 visit to Congresswoman Amata's office and the Capitol
May 21, 2025

Washington, DC – The staff of the D.C. office of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata enjoyed the opportunity to host American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a home-cooked luncheon at the congressional office, and a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, while Congresswoman Amata is in American Samoa for ASCC and high school graduations. 

Issues:Education

May 20, 2025

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the House Natural Resources (HNR) Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries examined an ocean monitoring bill that Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is co-leading in a group of six bipartisan House Members.


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May 17, 2025

Amata Congratulates ASCC Graduates

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating the 2025 graduates of the American Samoa Community College. 

Issues:Education

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Military-appreciation
May 16, 2025

 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring all who serve for this Armed Forces Day (Saturday) and highlighting Military Appreciation Month.

Issues:Military