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Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Flag Day:

“First of all, I’m very happy to be home for Flag Day to take part in the celebrations with you!” said Congresswoman Amata. “It’s so good this year to have a much more traditional Flag Day with lots of activities to enjoy together.”

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating two dedicated teachers in American Samoa upon their nominations for the National History Day Patricia Behring History Teacher of the Year.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following Easter statement:

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended Wednesday’s historic meeting between Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, along with a bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress. Notably, the meeting was the first on American soil between the President of Taiwan and the Speaker of the House.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of $4,119,000 in clean water infrastructure funds for American Samoa.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Costs Energy Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, sending this major bill to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata urgently emphasized fishing issues in a hearing last week, in light of President Biden’s plan to set aside 777,000 square miles of the Pacific, reducing the fishing available to American Samoa’s fleet and tuna cannery.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata testified last week before key lawmakers of the Appropriations Committee to emphasize American Samoa’s appropriations situation, while expressing concern about the new challenges faced as a fishing-based economy.