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Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata's Washington office was delighted to be visited by American Samoa's students in the Department of Interior's Close-Up program. The students arrived over a week ago for their two-week visit to the nation's capital, where they are visiting many attractions.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed final House passage of a banking provision that she introduced last year to reduce time waiting for checks to clear in American Samoa. The bill has already passed the Senate and now goes to President Trump to be signed into law.

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata honored the accomplished life of former Governor Pedro "Teno" Pangelinan Tenorio, who led a life of public service to the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Congresswoman Amata released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to spend time with soldiers from American Samoa and their families as part of her tours and briefings at major forts in four states along the U.S. East Coast, along with visits to a VA Center and a Catawba Reservation, and opportunities to join American Samoan communities throughout Florida, including Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.

Washington, D.C. – Saturday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata had the opportunity to join a group of American Samoan students and their families at North Park University in Chicago, and was happy to present two graduates with their diplomas in the ceremony, and congratulate them upon their achievement.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata expressed special appreciation based on her own family's experience for this week's remarkable and inspirational hearing in the Committee on Small Business examining how small business opportunities can empower people with developmental disabilities.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata voted to permanently preserve and protect a historic site in Kentucky under the mission of the National Park Service, as the Natural Resources Committee advanced six bills, and highlighted our own National Park of American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata voted for legislative efforts that continue the process of reforming the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, as the Veterans Affairs Committee passed a total of 16 bills.

"Our country has a special commitment to our veterans," said Aumua Amata. "Step by step, the Veterans Affairs Committee is working on these challenges, bringing reforms to the VA, and seeking better ways to give our veterans the services they deserve."