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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7006, with a bipartisan vote of 341 to 79. 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

“Martin Luther King Jr. gave our nation a lasting example of moral courage rooted in faith, love of neighbor, and respect for human dignity. His leadership demonstrated that meaningful change is achieved not through division or force, but through persuasion, perseverance, and peaceful action.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce the nominations of six excellent students from American Samoa for consideration by the prestigious military service academies this year, following the applications of 16 interested students to Congresswoman Aumua Amata. Some students applied to more than one academy, so there are nine nominations in all. 

Congressional nominations are only possible if the student’s completed application is on file at the Service Academy. 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is reminding U.S. nationals from American Samoa that under current U.S. and state laws they absolutely cannot vote in elections outside of American Samoa unless they personally become U.S. citizens before voting. 

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of a major appropriations bill for several departments of the U.S. government, which boosts funding for American Samoa’s DOI Operations. The bill, which passed 397-28, adds $900,000 for a new total of $29 million – that despite the overall trimming of the Office of Insular Affairs spending for the year. An upcoming Senate vote is expected, and House/Senate leaders have already negotiated the legislative package. 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life and memory of her friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who served as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus. Congresswoman Amata worked with him as a Vice Chairman of the Caucus, and as colleagues in the House Natural Resources (HNR) Committee. In fact, Congressman LaMalfa and Congresswoman Amata shared both their HNR Subcommittee assignments, working together in Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, as well as Indian and Insular Affairs.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following message for New Year’s Day. 

“Happy New Year! As we complete a busy 2025 and ring in 2026, I’m humbled and thankful that I represent the wonderful people of American Samoa. Together, we’ve experienced many blessings from God this year, and I’m optimistic for the year ahead.