Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is happy to announce that Daniel Tifimalae Sovara Lutu McMoore has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy, one of the nation's prestigious Service Academies.

"I'm very pleased to announce a fully qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy for Daniel McMoore!" said Congresswoman Amata. "Congratulations and best wishes to Daniel, and a special thank you to his proud parents, Elinor Lutu-McMoore and David McMoore."

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is recognizing National Military Appreciation Month, and released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed bipartisan House passage of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act, sending it to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The U.S. Senate had already passed the bill, S. 937, which is focused on stemming acts of hate and violence against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highlighting over $479 million ($479,135,254) in federal funds resulting from this year's legislation known as the American Rescue Plan.

The U.S. Treasury announced this week that the funds from the American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds would be received in a single payment, making up for lost revenue during the pandemic, while other relief funds for localities will also be announced later.

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

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed official notice of a Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for the airport at Fitiuta, Ta'u, designated to the runway lighting project.

The grant totaling $338,888 includes $33,888 from congressional appropriations for COVID-19 relief, with $305,000 in non-discretionary DOT/FAA grant funds to American Samoa Government for the project.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed House passage of H.R. 1448, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. Amata is an original cosponsor and supported a similar effort last Congress.

This unique therapy bill, sponsored by Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio), pairs Veterans and service dogs to treat mental illness. Similar legislation is under consideration in the Senate.