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Pictured chairing the first hearing of the Natural Resources Committee’s Indo-Pacific Task Force in 2023

Amata Urges Prompt Passage of the COFA Amendments Act of 2023 for Pacific Security

February 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata continues to emphasize the urgency of completing passage of the COFA agreements legislation as an integral part of the security of the Pacific region. On Thursday, she spoke with Speaker Mike Johnson to convey her viewpoint as a Member of Congress from the region. “I was pleased that the Speaker told me he recognizes the urgency of this matter and said it’s getting priority attention,” she said.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Congresswoman Amata with IGIA Officials

Amata Emphasizes Legislation and Healthcare at IGIA

February 22, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in Tuesday’s IGIA meetings, gave remarks, and spoke with various administration officials and the leaders of the territories. Congresswoman Amata highlighted her legislation for American Samoa, H.R. 6062 and H.R.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Welcomes $1.8 Million for American Samoa Basin Study

February 21, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the American Samoa Power Authority, of $1.8 million to conduct a basin study of Tutuila. In making the funds available, the Bureau points to American Samoa’s challenges related to climate change, water distribution system losses, and reliance on freshwater aquifers, which are susceptible to saltwater intrusion.

Issues:Natural Resources

Amata and Governor Lemanu with advisors on fishing rights

Governor and Congresswoman meet with Senior Commerce and Interior Officials Ahead of IGIA

February 21, 2024

Press Release

Discuss Marine Sanctuary Process, H.R. 6062, and NEPA Permit Delays Washington, D.C. — Governor Lemanu, Members of his Administration, and Congresswoman Amata engaged with several Biden Administration officials prior to the Interior Department’s IGIA conference. First, Governor Lemanu and Congresswoman Amata met with Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for NOAA Jainey Bavishi and members of her team to review the current status of the proposed National Marine Sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands region.

Issues:Fisheries

Congresswoman Amata and Admiral Fagan with members of 9th Mission Support Command, US Army

Local Women Veterans and Military Join Amata to Thank Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan for Visiting American Samoa

February 15, 2024

Press Release

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was joined Wednesday by local women Veterans and some of American Samoa’s women U.S. Army Reservists to thank the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, and send her off feeling especially welcomed by American Samoa. They had the opportunity to speak with and greet Admiral Fagan before her flight departed, and receive the report from the 118th Congress’s Women Veterans Task Force, which Congresswoman Amata chaired.

Issues:Military

Group photo with USCG and Shipyard personnel

Amata Meets with Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan

February 14, 2024

Press Release

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata met Tuesday with the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, who is responsible for all Coast Guard operations including 42,000 active-duty, 7,000 reserve, and 8,700 civilian personnel supported by 21,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers, to hear about the Coast Guard’s key role in American Samoa and the Pacific region, and tour Pago Pago Harbor’s shipyard facilities.

Issues:Military

Members of Congress Amata, Ed Case of Hawaii, and James Moylan of Guam

Amata Welcomes Next Step for Pacific Partnership Act

February 7, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Pacific Partnership Act, H.R. 7159, and is welcoming passage Tuesday in the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC). The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ed Case (D-HI), would bolster U.S.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Welcomes OIA Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

February 7, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming grants totaling $1.7 million ($1,681,971) funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) as notified by Assistant Secretary Carmen Cantor in a letter to Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga and Congresswoman Aumua Amata.

Issues:Budget

Congresswoman Amata with Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith

Amata Welcomes Bipartisan Boost of Child Tax Credit

February 1, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the bipartisan extension of key 2017 tax cuts, especially the expanded child tax credit for families. “The expanded child tax credit is an encouragement to families on a budget, keeping much-needed dollars in the pockets of hardworking parents,”

Issues:Budget

Amata Announces Nominees to the Service Academies for 2024

January 25, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce the nominations of 13 excellent students from American Samoa for consideration by the prestigious military service academies this year.

Issues:Education

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