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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting PTSD Awareness Month (June) and PTSD Awareness Day (June 27).

Congresswoman Supports Governor Lemanu on Monument

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has written President Biden in opposition to the expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument, and strongly supporting Governor Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga’s concerns, and the clear need for more study, advice and local input before the administration contemplates any such action damaging the local economy.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a townhall meeting in Aunu’u on Wednesday to listen to all concerns raised, and talk about any issues that are important to the community.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recently emphasized several issues of key importance to American Samoa to leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as part of a hearing on Indo-Pacific priorities. Aumua Amata called for strong U.S. commitment to the region, including basing U.S. Coast Guard cutters in American Samoa, while highlighting fishing interests and China’s known strategic activity in the area.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed President Biden’s signing into law on June 13 the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act (H.R. 3525). 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the national Juneteenth holiday, created just last year through the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed a response to her request to the Secretary of the Navy to name ships after the territories. In his response, Secretary of the Navy Carlos del Toro agreed the request was ‘especially fitting’ and promised ‘every consideration’ in the next decision-making process.