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Amata Welcomes Return of Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis to the U.S.

December 15, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the return of Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis to the United States. “We have prayed for this, and advocated for it, alongside his family, and other strong voices in Congress who called for his return to the United States,” said Congresswoman Amata. “He is Samoan, and serves our country, and I’m thankful to know that finally he is back in the U.S. where he belongs.

Issues:Military

Amata-Sponsored Bill Passed by HFAC

December 15, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming passage in the House Foreign Affairs Committee of her bill, H.R. 6606, for consideration by the full House of Representatives.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Congresswoman Amata speaking in a meeting Thursday discussing AUKUS with the Hon. Pat Conroy, MP, Australia, and Members of Congress Young Kim, Ed Case and Ami Bera

Amata Hails Passage of 5.2% Military Pay Raise and Pacific Security in NDAA

December 14, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming bipartisan House passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 310-118, sending the legislation to President Biden to sign into law, and she especially highlights the pay raise for the military and the support for Pacific security.

Issues:Military

Amata with some of American Samoa's law enforcement officers

Amata Cosponsors Bipartisan Law Enforcement Act

December 13, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has cosponsored the bipartisan National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act to increase public input and awareness into law enforcement, strengthen data, support safety, and honor heroic service by law enforcement professionals.

Issues:Public Safety

Amata Highlights Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2023

December 7, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, now 82 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Issues:Culture

From left - Congresswoman's Legislative Director Richard Stanton, Managing Director Cumminsky, Senior VP and Treasurer Pieper, Congresswoman Amata, Senior VP for Public Affairs Rakow, and Government

Amata Meets With Airline Officials for Briefing on Status of Airline Merger

December 6, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata met with senior officials on Tuesday from both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines for a briefing and to discuss issues of concerns that could arise related to the proposed merger between the two airlines, as recently announced, in which Alaska Air will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion subject to federal regulatory approval.

Issues:Transportation

Amata Highlights House Passage of Three Veterans’ Bills, and Committee Action on 11 More Bills

December 5, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting House passage of three bills addressing various Veterans’ issues that originated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Committee Vice Chairman Amata is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 (Dole Act), H.R. 542, sponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA).

Issues:Veterans

Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Director Motusa Nua

Amata Highlights Over $1.4 Million in FEMA Funds

December 1, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notice of nearly $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This award provides $1,447,355.25 in federal funding to the American Samoa Department of Health to cover past emergency protective measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4537-AS (COVID-19 Pandemic), as authorized by Congress under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act through yearly appropriations.

Issues:Healthcare

Amata’s Statement Honoring the Life of Henry Kissinger

December 1, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life of Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State. “Henry Kissinger was one of the most famous and influential diplomats of the past century, a key adviser to U.S. Presidents, a longtime policy expert in Washington, D.C., and the first Jewish Secretary of State in 1973.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Amata Hails Major $21.25 Million Federal Grant for Ferry Services From BIL Legislation

November 30, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing notice of a major $21.25 million federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase two new Ferry Boat Vessels serving Tutuila to Manu’a, under the authorization of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Amata supported in Congress.

Issues:Transportation

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