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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women’s History Month, which includes International Women’s Day (March 8), in honor of the women of American Samoa.

“Women’s History Month is a wonderful opportunity to remember with admiration the historic women of American Samoa’s past and highlight the many women who are making a difference in American Samoa right now,” said Aumua Amata.  

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement honoring the life and public service of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga.

“I am saddened by the passing of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga. He was a strong and decisive leader. Even more importantly, he was a man of faith. 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement of support for U.S. Service Members: 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing House passage of the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, H.R. 6472, a bipartisan bill she co-led, and a policy she has worked on persistently for several Congresses, to guarantee in-state tuition rates for students from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata responded to President Trump’s State of the Union address, which she attended, and highlighted the economic and national security message, along with applauding the U.S. military heroes that were recognized during the speech.   

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata gave remarks on an infrastructure and security theme Wednesday at the Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA), hosted by the Department of the Interior (DOI) at their DC headquarters, in which she tied American Samoa’s local infrastructure and economic efforts including fishing to overall U.S. security and regional objectives.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is a cosponsor of the Standards for Understanding Source and Habitat Identification (SUSHI) Act, H.R. 3706, passed by unanimous consent on Wednesday by the House Natural Resources Committee.