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American Samoa's soldiers marching during Flag Day ceremonies
April 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the birthday of the U.S. Army Reserve, founded April 23, 1908, in celebration of 118 years of the Army Reserve’s dedicated service to the nation, including American Samoa’s part in their mission. 

Issues:Culture

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Speaking with Veterans
April 17, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a Veterans town hall meeting on Wednesday at the Veterans Center, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3391, that included Chief Whitmore, VFW, and Department of Hawaii Commander Jason Seal. Representatives from AMVETS, and the enrollment team from VHA Pacific were there to assist with inquiries. The meeting was made possible through the work of Office of Veterans and Military Affairs Director Igafo Maria B.

Issues:Veterans

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April 16, 2026
Pago Pago — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating Flag Day 2026, as American Samoa marks 126 years with the United States. “Our Flag Day is always special, but last year and this year are part of major historic milestones. Last year was our 125th Flag Day celebration, and this year has added significance as we are just 11 weeks from America 250, July 4, 2026, the 250th birthday of the United States.
Issues:Culture

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1st Place Winner
April 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for 2026, expressing appreciation to all the participating students, their teachers, the expert judges, the sponsors that make this opportunity possible for our students, and the American Samoa Council of Arts, Culture & Humanities.
Issues:Education

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Dr. Anaise and others
April 13, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome notice of a health services grant for universal newborn hearing screening and intervention. This is a discretionary continuation grant of $78,537 for the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Issues:Healthcare

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April 9, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome notice of a health services EMSC partnership grant for Emergency Medical Services for Children for LBJ Tropical Medical Center designated to American Samoa Medical Center Authority.

This is a discretionary continuation grant of $43,446 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). 

Issues:Healthcare

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Congresswoman and Commerce Director cropped
April 8, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) totaling 1,363,722 in three programs under the Fiscal Year 2026 HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula grant allocations. 


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2026 Cherry Blossom Princess representing American Samoa
April 2, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda, Maryland.

Issues:Culture

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April 2, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating Easter: “He is risen! As Christians, we have been proclaiming this wonderful message of hope for two millenia. On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Issues:Culture

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Pictured with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Amata's former colleague in Congress 4-3
March 31, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notice of a $400,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) to replace two aging diesel trucks with modern utility diesel trucks that fulfill EPA requirements, lower emissions, and improve fuel efficiency.

Issues:Environment