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Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded American Samoa two grants worth over $1.7million.
American Samoa will receive $857,600 from the State Homeland Security Program. This program provides funding to implement planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from catastrophic events.
Washington, DC –Wednesday,Congresswoman Aumua Amata, was pleased to announce the awarding of $212,800 in technical assistance funding from the Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs. The funding will be used for three initiatives to improve healthcare on the island.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata gave moving remarks this past weekend at American Samoa's first ever Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Summit at the Rex Lee Auditorium in Utulei. The theme of this year's summit was "Exploring STEM College, Career & Trades Pathways through Partnership".
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata gave moving remarks last Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's - Women's Memorial in recognition of Memorial Day and the service and sacrifices that women have given to the United States Military. The Congresswoman was honored to be invited to speak at the event as the representative from the House Veterans Affairs Committee. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues laying a wreath at the memorial.
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata attended an Asian Pacific Heritage Month Celebration at Andrews Air Force Base, yesterday, where she gave a speech in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans across the country.
Washington, D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, attended a House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) breakfast Tuesday morning where she met with VA Secretary, David Shulkin, and highlighted some of the issues affecting our veterans in American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, released the following statement regarding the President's Budget Proposal for FY-2018, which was issued today.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata reiterated her support for the National Marine Monuments to Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke during a stop in California on her way back to Washington earlier this week.
Washington, D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was delighted to be visited by the students involved in the Department of Interior Close-Up program. The students arrived over a week ago for a two week visit to Washington, where they have visited various different attractions.
Washington, DC –Wednesday,Congresswoman Aumua Amata, was pleased to announce the awarding of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supplemental grant in the amount of $3,031,114 to the American Samoa Department of Health, for the Pacific Basin Health Center Cluster program.