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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the unified stance and combined bipartisan efforts of the governors of American Samoa, CNMI, and Guam, as Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga is visiting Washington, D.C., where among other meetings, the Governors have requested a meeting with President Biden to discuss the affect of his announced plan to place 777,000 square miles of Pacific waters off limits to fishing.

Washington, D.C. – On Teacher Appreciation Day 2023, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers and highlighting Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Park Week, which is an initiative of the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is applauding Arbor Day, a popular and still growing day of emphasis that promotes the planting of trees worldwide, along with education on the immense ecological and health benefits of trees.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatais welcoming progress for the recently introduced Coast Guard Authorization Act, which includes a legislative policy improvement she requested for U.S. Nationals working on U.S. flagged vessels, along with authorizing the Coast Guard’s next two years of functions, notably including the construction of four new fast cutters.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatareleased the following statement celebrating the life of the late Archbishop of Samoa-Apia, His Excellency, The Most Reverend Alapati Lui Mataeliga:

They are ‘Ready Now! Shaping Tomorrow’

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the U.S. Army Reserve for its birthday, celebrating 115 years of service to the nation, and thanking all the Army Reserve, past and present, especially those in American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for 2023, and say thank you to everyone involved. This year’s first-place winner is Talanoa Lagafuaina of Tafuna High School, and he also won second place. His first-place art will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol! Congratulations also to third-place winner, Talimalolo Taliauli of Leone High School.