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April 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement of reflection on the life and legacy of Pope Francis: 

Issues:Culture

April 18, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant notice Friday from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition. 

Issues:Healthcare

April 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing President Trump’s Proclamation restoring fishing waters, which will expand options for the U.S. tuna fleet out of Pago Pago Harbor. President Trump made the Proclamation on April 17th, coinciding with American Samoa’s 125th Flag Day, which celebrates the first official raising of the U.S.

Issues:Fisheries

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Easter photo
April 16, 2025

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

Issues:Culture

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Flag Day historic photo
April 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Flag Day 2025, which marks 125 years of American Samoa’s official relationship with the United States. 

Issues:Culture

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Discussing Veterans' issues recently with VA Secretary Collins, HVAC Chairman Bost and other key Members
April 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), is welcoming House passage of a slate of bipartisan Veterans bills from the Committee, and letting American Samoa’s veterans know about these efforts, which are now sent to the Senate for consideration.

Issues:Veterans

April 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), is delighted to be part of the introduction of the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of 24 Members of Congress.

Issues:Veterans

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Amata Congratulates Daniel Lee
April 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce that Daniel Lee has been accepted for admittance to the United States Military Academy (Army) at West Point.

Issues:Education

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Amata with George Wray
April 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata issued the following statement in recognition of the life and enduring contributions of the late George A. Wray, a distinguished figure in American Samoa’s legal, educational, and aviation history:

Issues:Culture