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Amata with some of American Samoa's law enforcement officers
December 13, 2023
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.

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Remembering Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2023

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

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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
December 6, 2023

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.


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December 5, 2023

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

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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Director Motusa Nua
December 1, 2023
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

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December 1, 2023
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.

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November 30, 2023
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.

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Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata & Director Taotasi Archie Soliai
November 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a grant of $250,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support subsistence fisheries and protect at risk coral species, and she is congratulating the American Samoa Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources for the successful grant application.
Issues:Fisheries

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November 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a newly introduced comprehensive legislative package, already with strong bipartisan and bicameral support, to improve access and transform outdoor recreation opportunities on America’s public lands.
Issues:Environment

November 20, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday: “Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! It is a joy to be home in American Samoa for the holiday. During the weeks ahead, through Christmas and at the start of 2024, Congress will continue work on a series of appropriations bills and the yearly Defense bill, so I will keep you informed of funding news for America Samoa, including our veterans and military families.
Issues:Culture