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Touring the Caisson Stables
May 19, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata had the opportunity on Monday for a special tour and briefing at Arlington National Cemetery.

Issues:Veterans

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Governor Lemanu Mauga testified on budget to Congressional Committee
May 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata took part in a Wednesday hearing of the Natural Resources Committee that received testimony from the governors of the territories, including Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga of American Samoa.


May 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of a $4.15 million investment under the FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund for the American Samoa Department of Education. This federal funding is focused on improving connectivity access for schools and libraries. 

Issues:Education

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Military Appreciation 2022
May 17, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring all our Service Members from American Samoa for National Armed Forces Day (May 21) and National Military Appreciation Month.

Issues:Military

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WWII Memorial
May 13, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is leading an effort by Members of Congress to request that the Secretary of the Navy name commissioned U.S. Navy vessels after U.S. Territories and military heroes from the territories.

Issues:Military

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March FEMA flight upon arrival in American Samoa
May 12, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant announcement for Pago Pago International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) totaling over $18.8 million for runway rehabilitation, including $17.8 million in discretionary funds.


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FAA logo
May 12, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) providing over $66,000 for an aircraft rescue and fire fighting safety equipment project at Pago Pago International Airport.


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Peace Officers Memorial
May 11, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s police, highlighting National Police Week, and recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day (Sunday, May 15).


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FEMA charter at Pago Pago International Airport
May 9, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming an upcoming grant for Pago Pago International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) totaling over $17.8 million for runway rehabilitation.


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Pictured in 2008 with Secretary Mineta as he took part in presenting me with the International Leadership Foundation Visionary Leadership Award
May 9, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life and legacy of former Cabinet Secretary Norman Yoshio Mineta, who was a trailblazer for Asian Pacific Americans in national leadership.

Issues:Congress