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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.
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. These funds are derived from the FY 2022 Appropriations passed by Congress in March.
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.
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).
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.
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. Secretary Mineta, who served in the Cabinet for two Presidents of both major political parties, passed away this past week (May 3) aged 90.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following Mother’s Day statement:
“On this Mother’s Day, may God bless all of our mothers! Your efforts and love as mothers make a difference throughout your children’s entire lifetimes, and your children bring you great joy.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recognized the sacrifice of American Samoa’s military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
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.
The discretionary health services grant for Health Centers, specifically $3,318,597, is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA).
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). This grant of $93,175, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will continue to fund American Samoa’s Family Professional Partnership and CSHCN programs.