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July 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming U.S. commitment in the Pacific region signaled by Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech Tuesday to the Pacific Islands Forum. Speaking remotely, Vice President Harris addressed the annual leaders meeting of these nations, which assembled in Suva, Fiji, where Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited earlier in the year. President Biden spoke to the same group last year.


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Greeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe when he spoke to the US Congress
July 12, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement on the life of Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan:


July 11, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a congressional grant notification of federal funds supporting the efforts of the American Samoa Language Academy, a language program by Intersections, Inc., a nonprofit focused on creating opportunities for children and families, especially in underserved communities.

Issues:Education

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Some of the traditional leaders of Asili Village - Operation Desert Storm Army veteran High Chief Samatua, Tauto'oto'o Vae, Rev. L. Saoimanulua Thompson and his lovely wife Faletua Jeanette, Tau To'oto'o Noa
July 11, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a townhall meeting in Asili Village recently to listen to local issues, gather information to take back to Washington, and give a legislative update.

Issues:Culture

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Happy Independence Day 2022
June 30, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating the Fourth of July:

“Happy Fourth of July, and enjoy the holiday weekend with friends and family! Independence Day is the annual celebration of nationhood for the United States, and the ideals of freedom that the entire country holds dear. It is celebrated nationwide traditionally with fireworks, parades and parties.

Issues:Culture

June 30, 2022

Preserves Last Year’s $2.5 Million for Hospital, and Boosts Budget Another $1 Million at Her Request

Issues:Budget

June 29, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement to clarify what the Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion means for American Samoa:

Issues:Judiciary

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GI Bill
June 28, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating 78 years of the G.I. Bill and its educational benefits for American Samoa’s Veterans.


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PTSD info
June 27, 2022

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

Issues:Healthcare

June 26, 2022

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.