Media

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is congratulating Governor Lolo Moliga upon his announcement of the delivery of CARES Act funds, and also expressed her appreciation for Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin upon timely delivery of this much-needed assistance for American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement in appreciation of President Trump's disaster declaration for American Samoa:

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is calling for rapid passage of the necessary Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to process loans that are already in the pipeline, and help potential applicants who have not yet completed the process.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is highlighting ongoing CARES Act federal funding for COVID-19 response national emergency efforts in American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming a housing grant of $16,404 that helps the very low income through the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department, led by Secretary Dr. Ben Carson.

"I appreciate this grant because it can help improve a housing situation for someone who really needs it," notes Aumua Amata. "We welcome grants of all sizes because each one like this helps out someone on our islands, so it can make a difference for a family."

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming over $1.38 million for American Samoa's airports from the CARES Act through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as announced by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

"These federal funds through the CARES Act coronavirus relief effort will help sustain airport operations during this time of precautions and fewer flights," said Aumua Amata. "I want to pass along our definite appreciation to my good friend, Secretary Chao, and FAA Administrator Steve Dickson."

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata confirmed that she and the Governor of American Samoa have filed an appellate brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit in the Fitisemanu case alongside the U.S. Department of State, appealing the District Court decision of Judge Waddoups in Utah. The December ruling, which would impose blanket citizenship, thereby upsetting the political process of self-determination, elevated longstanding concerns about the impact on the islands' traditional culture and heritage — Fa'a Samoa, the Samoan way.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming another vital CARES Act coronavirus relief grant, this time $1,617,855 through the U.S. Department of Education to aid the American Samoa Community College, with $808,943 (half of the total) specified as assistance for the students.