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September 9, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement to commemorate the heroic stories and lost lives on September 11, 2001, as Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks.


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September 3, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata cosponsored newly introduced legislation honoring the 13 Service Members who lost their lives recently serving in Afghanistan with the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest honor or expression of national appreciation that Congress can bestow.

Issues:Veterans

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Congresswoman Amata with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland at the US Capitol earlier this year
September 2, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata achieved major advancement for dedicated hospital funds in stimulus legislation marked up by the House Natural Resources Committee in a bipartisan agreement.

Issues:Healthcare

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Congresswoman Amata and ASCC President Rosevonne Pato (file photo)
September 2, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed official notice from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of a $311,939 grant for the American Samoa Community College (ASCC).

Issues:Education

August 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released this statement honoring the US. Service Members slain in an attack last week:

Issues:Military

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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Health Director Motusa Nua
August 27, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed a health grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Issues:Healthcare

August 26, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement as news developed Thursday of attacks on Afghan civilians and U.S. Service Members:

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Congresswoman Amata putting aside her phone before entering the classified briefing
August 25, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata on Tuesday attended a Members-only Classified Briefing to inform Members of Congress more fully of the developments in Afghanistan, and U.S. efforts.


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August 24, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed over $3.1 million in federal funding for a major storm water management and culvert project, and congratulated the American Samoa Department of Public Works.

Issues:Environment