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Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for $1,976,100 for the American Samoa EPA.

"Thank you to Fa'amao Asalele, and congratulations to ASEPA upon this grant notification," said Aumua Amata. "These federal funds are helpful for local efforts to protect drinking water and other health priorities. Thank you to everyone working on these efforts at ASEPA."

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata took part in an effort led by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and supported by the bipartisan Members of Congress from Hawai‘i and the U.S. Island Territories. Together, these Representatives sent a letter to U.S. House leaders urging them to support local crop diversity and food security in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis and in any resulting legislation.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata said the weekly update from the Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to show steady progress for American Samoa. Local employers have now successfully acquired 120 loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) totaling over $6.6 million — an increase of 20 loans over the previous week. Combined with SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program, the total is 135 approvals and $8.1 million for the local economy.

Washington, D.C. – Saturday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced she is the original cosponsor of the bipartisan Protecting Paychecks and Employees (PPE) Act, introduced Friday with Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-Iowa-01), who sponsored the bill in response to concerns expressed by small businesses.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following message for this Memorial Day:

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following EMS Week message of support for Emergency Medical Technicians and Responders:

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming a weekly update from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that the American Samoan employers have now successfully acquired 100 loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) totaling over $6 million.

"I appreciate the efforts by our business community reflected by these loans," said Aumua Amata. "This assistance can keep our businesses planning for the future despite the restricted economy."