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Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatawas in Kuwait for Christmas Day with U.S. Service Members as part of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL), visiting the second country of their holiday weekend with the military. Delegation Members first served Christmas dinner to the troops before joining them for the meal.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is once again visiting U.S. Service Members in international locations for Christmas. Each time, she is humbled and delighted to thank them in person for their service, and be able to show support in this way. So far, Members of Congress spent time with Service Members in Bahrain, before going on to their next Christmas destination.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commending Senator Mike Lee’s amendment on Thursday to the Omnibus legislative package. This amendment, passed by voice vote and now part of the appropriations legislation, will officially excuse Lt. Ridge Alkonis’s absence from the Navy, ensuring that he and his family will receive his pay and service benefits.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is announcing the launch of the Capital Readiness grant competition by the US Department of Commerce. The CRP grant competition is funded by the US Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which is a program that aims to promote entrepreneurship, help businesses grow, and increase access to capital. The CRP grant competition is intended to help entrepreneurs who have applied or will apply to the SSBCI and other programs.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amataattended Wednesday’s speech to Congress by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and was honored to shake his hand during this historic time. She is highlighting the ongoing bipartisan support and commitment to Ukraine’s right to independence from Russia.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatareleased a message in celebration of Christmas.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Luke 2:14
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting elements of the 2022-2023 Appropriations legislation, unveiled Tuesday, as it notably includes a permanent federal matching rate of 83 percent for all Medicaid expenses for the four smaller territories, as well as a $1 million increase she requested for the ASG Operations budget held by the Department of the Interior.
Highlights Senator Lee’s Strong Statement Calling for Care for His Family
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed Friday’s announcement of $100,000 in federal funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a Housing Preservation Grant for the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS).
American Samoa’s grant, although part of a large nationwide series of 273 projects in 47 states, was the only one awarded among the island territories.