Media
Latest News
Washington, D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, attended a luncheon briefing that was hosted by the U.S. Navy League on Capitol Hill. The topic of the luncheon was the status of current worldwide United States Naval operations and the Navy's role in our national security.
"It is vital that we as Members of Congress are regularly briefed on the operations of our military in regards to our national security. We rely on these briefings to formulate sound policies that will help us better protect our nation," stated Amata.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, conducted a staff meeting with her Washington, D.C. office to go over the priorities for American Samoa during the Second Session of the 114th Congress. The Congresswoman briefed her staff on the legislative priorities that she intends to focus on this year, as well as the other ways she plans on promoting and ensuring the continued new interest in the island from both leadership in Congress and the private business sector.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced that High School students from American Samoa will once again have the opportunity to participate in this year's Malofie Congressional Art Competition- An Artistic Discovery. Last year, the Congresswoman hosted the first competition for High School students from American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Omnibus", long-term funding bill this morning, which finances government operations through the end of the fiscal year, next September.
Pago Pago –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, in a letter to the Director of the American Samoa Department of Education, formally advised the Director that as a result of her negotiations with House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman, John Kline, the American Samoa Department of Education will see a dramatic increase in funding beginning in 2017.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, attended the White House Christmas Ball honoring the Members of the 114th Congress, Monday evening. All members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are invited to the annual Black Tie event.
Washington, D.C. –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, served as the Keynote Speaker for the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Congressional Seminar held on Capitol Hill last week.
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, and the House of Representatives passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (an extension of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - ESEA) on Wednesday, making way for a dramatic increase to education funding for American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, and her colleagues in the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, & Capital Access conducted a hearing entitled, "Employers of Choice: How the Tax Extender Debate Will Affect Small Business".