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Amata at the start of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples hearing this week
October 6, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata took part in Tuesday's legislative hearing of the Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP), and has cosponsored legislation introduced by Congressman Kaiali'i Kahele: H.J.

Issues:Congress

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Capitol - approach at angle 9-29-2021
September 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomedcongressional action Thursday to ensure government funding as the new fiscal year starts, and prevent a temporary government shutdown.

Issues:Congress

September 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming a National Park Service (NPS) notification of an approximately $80,000 grant for the lighting project at the Tony Solaita Baseball Field.


September 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming a grant of $122,253 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency for rehabilitation and treatment efforts.


September 29, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming the announcement of a grant of $67,148 for the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security.


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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Health Director Motusa Nua
September 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming two grants combining for about $1.75 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and both for the American Samoa Department of Health for separate health projects.

Issues:Healthcare

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September 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata is welcoming the announcement of $950,000 in federal funds for programs that seek to identify, assess, and respond to instances of domestic violence and sexual assault.


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Congresswoman Amata and Congressman Joe Wilson a senior Member of the Armed Services Committee
September 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.


September 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed House passage of her amendment Thursday placing her small business bill, the Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act, H.R. 8229, within the larger National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 4350.