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Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a federal grant based on Storm Gita totaling nearly $2 million ($1.925 million) for American Samoa Power Authority.

"I'm pleased to welcome these federal funds to our islands to continue to help restoration efforts in American Samoa following Storm Gita," said Aumua Amata. "The accumulation of federal funding like this can make a big difference for our Territory, and I'm happy to pass along this good news."

Washington, DC – Over the past week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata has been pleased to welcome dignitaries to American Samoa's congressional office for briefings, updates and discussions of the Pacific region.

New Zealand's Ambassador to the United States Rosemary Banks visited American Samoa's congressional office recently for a discussion of the Pacific region at the start of the 116^th Congress.

Washington, DC – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced she has been named Vice Ranking Member of the full Committee on Small Business for the 116th Congress.

"Vice Ranking Member Aumua Amata has served as a dedicated Member of the House Small Business Committee throughout her tenure in Congress. Her work on behalf of small businesses during that time has earned her the rare honor of serving as the Committee's Vice Ranking Member," said Ranking Republican Member Steve Chabot (R-OH). "I look forward to working her throughout the 116th Congress."

Washington, DC – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced that she will continue to serve and gained seniority on three Committees for the 116th Congress: the Natural Resources Committee, the Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Small Business Committee.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement regarding the passing of Associate Justice Lyle Richmond:

"Associate Justice Lyle Richmond was a blessing to our people. He served American Samoa for many years, and will be remembered as a public servant, a man of integrity, a good legal mind and a man of wisdom. He dedicated much of his life to the cause of justice.

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

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., said, ‘The time is always right to do what is right.' On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we celebrate the memory and legacy of this great civil rights leader.

Washington, DC – Saturday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a compromise proposal to end the shutdown:

Pago Pago – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata held a town hall meeting with Veterans in American Samoa to discuss the status of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal services, including the partial federal government shutdown. The purpose of a town hall meeting is to speak face-to-face with constituents, hear their concerns directly, and update them on the work being done in Washington that affects American Samoa and Veterans.