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Amata speaking on House floor on passage of HR 6062

Amata’s Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives

July 10, 2024

Legislation Saves Self-Determination; Swain’s Island Seat Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives in a move requiring unanimous consent, on Monday adopted H.R. 6062, sponsored by Congresswoman Amata, which reaffirms American Samoa's right to self-determination, a principle of U.S. law and policy, also enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The bill was previously passed by the House Natural Resources Committee by unanimous consent, affirming that the bill is non-controversial.

Issues:Natural Resources

Congresswoman Amata with Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Cantor

Amata Celebrates 4th with Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Cantor

July 7, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata celebrated the Fourth of July at the Department of the Interior’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., with Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen Cantor.

Issues:Interior

Amata Welcomes $135,000 Grant for Domestic Violence Prevention

July 3, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed notice of $135,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic and Sex Violence. The grant is for health services in American Samoa through the program titled Rape Prevention and Education: Enhancing Capacity for Sexual Violence Prevention Across State and Territory Sexual Assault Coalitions.

Issues:Public Safety

Amata’s Statement Celebrating the Fourth of July

July 1, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating U.S. Independence Day: “Have a happy Fourth of July, as we celebrate and enjoy the holiday with friends and family! On this date, the United States of America declared independence, and became a new nation. The Declaration of Independence stated powerful ideals of freedom that were exceptional at that time in history, and are still relevant today,” Amata said.

Issues:Culture

Amata Welcomes 2024 Malofie Congressional Art Competition Winner Talanoa Lagafuaina for His Capitol Visit

June 28, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed the 2024 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Talanoa Lagafuaina, to the U.S. Capitol this week for the opening of his artwork on display.

Issues:Education

Assistent Secretary Kritenbrink and Congresswoman Amata conversing while the hearing was not in session crop

Amata Highlights Indo-Pacific Hearing, Coast Guard Appropriations Progress

June 28, 2024

Press Release

Busy Week of Votes and Hearings in Congress Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a busy week of votes, including Committee of the Whole votes on the House floor, several hearings, a grant for American Samoa, and inclusion of her requested regional priorities for the Coast Guard in the 2025 appropriations legislation.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Welcomes $1 Million Airport Allocation in Legislation at American Samoa’s Request

June 27, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a $1 million allocation for the Pago Pago International Airport terminal in upcoming major legislation, the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for next year, which passed the Subcommittee on Thursday. This a Community Project Funding included at Amata’s request to the Committee, following the request made in communication with Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, which is the dual process required by the House of Representatives so that projects have the input or support of both the Member of Congress and the government of the state or territory.

Issues:Transportation

Amata-Cosponsored Forestry Bill Passed by Committee

June 27, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes passage by the Committee on Natural Resources of a bill she cosponsored, the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), who is the only professional forester in the U.S. Congress. “The tragic wildfire devastation of beautiful Lahaina is fresh in our minds, the western United States has had many enormous blazes in dry weather, and American Samoa’s firefighters have responded in that time of need,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata.

Issues:Natural Resources

Amata with Taylor Tuli Wily on the set of Hawaii Five-O

Amata Pays Respects to Memory of Taylor Tuli Wily

June 25, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata visited some of the family of Taylor (Teila) Tuli Wily to pay her respects and pay tribute to his memory, and is sending condolences to all who knew and loved him.

Issues:Culture

New slate of officers of the Filipino Community in American Samoa

Amata Speaks to Filipino Community in American Samoa for Philippines Independence Day Celebration

June 20, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata spoke to the Filipino Community in American Samoa at the invite of President Perpetua “Nemia” Aguirre at Lee Auditorium on June 15 in celebration of the 126^th Philippines Independence Day (officially June 12).

Issues:Foreign Affairs

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