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Congresswoman Amata at American Samoa's pillar of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall
June 5, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating this month’s World War II anniversaries for two of the great turning points of the global war – D-Day in Europe, and the Battle of Midway in the Pacific.

Issues:Military

June 1, 2023

Ensures Funding Stability for American Samoa

Issues:Budget

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samoa celebration
May 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Samoa’s yearly celebration of their independence, and she appreciates being in Samoa on this special occasion.


May 26, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of about $4 million.

This discretionary grant of $3,961,917 for the American Samoa Department of Health is aimed at strengthening infrastructure, workforce, and related areas.

Issues:Healthcare

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Congresswoman Amata and Director of the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) John Brewer
May 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in relevant hearings and once again strongly emphasized to administration officials the facts about American Samoa’s local economy and the fishing issue, and the importance of the OIA role. She welcomed new OIA Director John Brewer with a meeting in her DC congressional office, having first met him last month at Flag Day celebrations in American Samoa.

Issues:Interior

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25th Annual Women in Military Service Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
May 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the past week’s efforts in the Veterans and Foreign Affairs Committees, including announcement of a  successful policy improvement with the Coast Guard.

Issues:Congress

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North Africa American Cemetery decorated before Memorial Day 2022
May 24, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Memorial Day 2023.

“I join all Americans and American Samoans in remembering all of the brave US servicemembers that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our values,” said Aumua Amata.

Issues:Military

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Congressman Levin
May 23, 2023

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amataappreciates U.S. government efforts in continued conversations with Japan on behalf of U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis, and is urging persistence in these efforts so that Lt. Alkonis can be returned to the United States.


May 19, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the rest of the past week’s congressional activity and committee work.

Issues:Congress

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Amata speaking in Tuesday's hearing