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Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross's statement on the Department of Commerce's major emphasis on reducing regulations and the progress that has already been made, especially his mention of preventing unnecessary fishing restrictions.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to participate in a bipartisan Small Business Committee Roundtable discussion focused on the needs of small businesses, and also met with Congressman Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania to highlight the agricultural needs of American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata participated in a hearing exploring wildfire solutions, and highlighted the contributions of American Samoa's firefighters.

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the healthcare needs of American Samoan veterans in a Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee hearing to examine up to ten health-related bills that are under early consideration in the Committee, including draft legislation to improve the VA's Health Professional Educational Assistance Program.

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to welcome a $250,000 federal literacy grant for the American Samoa Department of Education.

"I welcome these funds to help our educators in American Samoa as they develop reading skills in our students," said Aumua Amata. "High literacy skills are essential for students as they look forward to graduating and pursuing their goals."

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to welcome a $125,000 grant destined for American Samoa from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) as part of the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.

Washington, DC –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed U.S. Senate confirmation of Doug Domenech as the Assistant Secretary of Insular Areas. In July, she had the opportunity to introduce the nominee to the Senate Committee that first considered his nomination, and she is pleased to congratulate Assistant Secretary Domenech today.

Washington, D.C. – Thursday Chairman Aumua Amata presided over a Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology hearing that examined how SBA development programs are evolving with technology.