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May 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata thanked and applauded the congressional Government Accountability Office (GAO) for its helpful Report released Thursday on Data Collection Gaps (DCG’s) in Federal Programs which impact federal funding for the Territories. The GAO Report was commissioned at the Joint request of the Territorial Congressional Offices with the bi-partisan support of the House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman and Ranking Member Raul Grijalva.
Issues:Congress

May 8, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for this year, and say thank you to everyone involved. This year’s first-place winner is Talanoa Lagafuaina of Tafuna High School. His first-place art will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol! Congratulations also to second-place winner, Tavale Aumua of Leone High School; and third-place winner, Anarosa Tolai of Leone High School.
Issues:Education

May 8, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week, also called Nurse Appreciation Week, celebrated every May 6th-12th. “Every one of us needs a professional nurse at some point in our life, and they are known for bringing comfort and help in times of need,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “A caring, knowledgeable nurse is very meaningful to families in a health crisis, or during  hospitalization.
Issues:Healthcare

May 8, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Public Service Recognition Week, which is a week-long national recognition of public servants across the United States. Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated annually in early May since 1985. “This week follows a theme of public service, as it coincides with special weeks for our nurses and teachers. Public Service Recognition Week honors those in public service at every level of government nationwide, and the ideals of public service are important to us in American Samoa.
Issues:Culture

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Teachers
May 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, which started May 6th and concludes on the 10th.

Issues:Education

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Pictured with colleagues and expert witnesses at the USCG acquisitions hearing
May 8, 2024

Emphasizes USCG Role in Indo-Pacific Region


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Amata in the Subcommittee hearing on HR 6062 earlier this year with Chairwoman Harriet Hageman
May 7, 2024

Legislation Streamlines American Samoa’s Amendment Process

Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee favorably reported Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata’s bill, H.R. 6062, by a bipartisan unanimous consent vote on Tuesday, advancing the bill to the full House of Representatives.

Issues:Congress

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Amata and Chamber of Commerce
May 3, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted National Small Business Week, which has been celebrated for 60 years, and thanked our small businesses.


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Amata in hearing speaking with Secretary Haaland
May 2, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata emphasized the importance of American Samoa’s fishing industry to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in a hearing Wednesday in the Natural Resources Committee, including the jeopardy that a massive new Marine Sanctuary could cause.

Issues:Fisheries

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Recent Veterans' Subcommittee hearing
May 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting House passage of several bipartisan bills addressing various Veterans’ issues that originated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, including key education reforms to protect Veterans.

Issues:Veterans