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In this photo Congresswoman Amata is beside Congressman Wilson at the opening of the 118th Congress in January
February 27, 2023

Honors Earthquake Victims and Responders, Highlights US Support


February 22, 2023

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs (HVAC), is an original cosponsor upon introduction of the Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (GUARD) VA Benefits Act alongside sponsor Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), 

Issues:Veterans

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Congresswoman Amata and ASDOC Director Petti Matila recently
February 21, 2023

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice received Tuesday from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling $1,413,520 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Act signed into law on December 29, 2022.


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Congresswoman Amata and Admiral Day (center) at the CGC Juniper, Pago Pago Harbor
February 17, 2023

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata along with her office’s Chief of Staff Leafaina Yahn, District Director High Chief Pulu Ae Ae, Jr., and District Office Manager and Executive Assistant Ola Foster, toured the CGC Juniper in Pago Pago Harbor, and met Thursday with Admiral Michael Day, Commander of the 14th District, and

Issues:Military

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President Biden and Congresswoman Amata at the White House last year
February 16, 2023

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement highlighting Presidents Day:

Issues:Culture

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Congresswoman Amata with some of American Samoa's youth who are now expecting to return to Hawaii and their studies
February 15, 2023

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the U.S. Department of Defense decision to restore the students from American Samoa to the National Guard Youth Challenge Academy in Hawai’i.

Issues:Military

February 15, 2023

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of $431,794 in federal funds for American Samoa's criminal justice system.

Issues:Judiciary

February 9, 2023

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor upon introduction of bipartisan legislation with sponsor Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45) and Rep.


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IGIA in 2023 - group
February 8, 2023

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in the IGIA meetings Wednesday to help emphasize American Samoa’s needs and priorities, which were also highlighted by Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga.

Issues:Interior

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SOTU 2023 L to R - Rep Amata with Reps Tim Burchett of TN, Anna Paulina Luna of FL, Jeff Duncan of SC, and Mike Johnson of LA
February 8, 2023

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended the State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, and highlighted the statements on China, as well as needs like healthcare and food prices.

Issues:Congress