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May 8, 2022

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

Issues:Culture

May 6, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recognized the sacrifice of American Samoa’s military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Issues:Military

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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Director Motusa Nua
May 5, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome another Pacific Basin health grant for the American Samoa Department of Health of over $3.3 million.

Issues:Healthcare

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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Director Motusa Nua
May 5, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a federal grant for American Samoa’s children with special health care needs (CSHCN).

Issues:Healthcare

May 5, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in honor of the National Day of Prayer:

Issues:Culture

May 4, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Nurses Day (Friday), and sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses.

Issues:Healthcare

May 3, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to report to her constituents that she continues to rank among the most bipartisan Members of Congress, listed in the top 20 for last year, according to the new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Lugar Center at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. Their analysis places her 19th out of the 441 Members of the House of Representatives, although they exclude a handful of Members for having served only a few months of the year.
Issues:Congress

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Rep Amata and Chairman Takano in the hearing last week
May 3, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a hearing examining President Biden’s budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in which VA Secretary Denis McDonough testified. Amata asked about unavoidable missed appointments and other current local issues.

Issues:Veterans

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Teacher appreciation
May 3, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, and for Teacher Appreciation Day (May 3).

Issues:Education

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A 2019 coastal view of American Samoa and mountainous tropical forest
April 29, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the 150th Arbor Day, and its worldwide focus on the ecological and health benefits of trees.

Issues:Culture