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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of a $3,252,225 federal grant for the American Samoa Department of Public Health’s health centers. The grant was awarded by the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through its Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring all who serve from American Samoa this National Armed Forces Day, this Saturday, May 20, and National Military Appreciation Month.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata emphasized fishing once again Friday before a DC audience and other Members of Congress. She serves as a Vice Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, which celebrated reaching 100 Members (now 101 Members) in a press event on U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is wishing all the mothers in American Samoa a happy Mother’s Day.
“On this Mother’s Day, thank you for all you have done for your children!” said Congresswoman Amata. “For all of us, Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to say a special thank you to our mothers, send a message of love to her, or hold her memory close. Our moms forever hold a special place in our hearts.”
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s police, highlighting National Police Week (May 14-20), and recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata is delighted to announce that Alosina Lorna Maria Seumanu has been accepted for admittance to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is informing American Samoans of two bipartisan bills that passed the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday votes, each supporting various NOAA service and research areas that would include American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant for NOAA services to the region including American Samoa and surrounding waters.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week, and sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses. National Nurses Week is always May 6-12, regardless of when that falls within the week, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s May 12th birthday. Additionally, Monday the 8th is National Student Nurses Day, and Wednesday the 10th is National School Nurse Day.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrated every May.