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May 19, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice for American Samoa from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announcing $220,542 through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.

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May 17, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a second notice of funding in the past few days from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this time $324,917, once again reimbursing American Samoa for costs during COVID response.

Issues:Budget

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May 17, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating the 75 graduates of the American Samoa Community College (ASCC). The college held its 84th Commencement Ceremony on Friday in the Taeaoafua Gymnasium at Kanana Fou. Amata is thanking President Dr.

Issues:Education

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May 17, 2026
Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL); and cosponsor of the Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act, H.R. 6444. The next step for these bills is full House consideration. The U.S. Vets of the FAS Act fulfills U.S. commitments to U.S. Veterans in the Freely Associated States (FAS) with telehealth and mail order pharmacy services.
Issues:Veterans

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Congresswoman Amata with Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole - file photo
May 15, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for American Samoa Medical Center Authority.

Issues:Healthcare

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May 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the history, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. “For American Samoa and Pacific Islanders across the country, AAPI Heritage Month is a meaningful time to celebrate our people, our traditions, and the values that continue to shape our communities,” said Congresswoman Amata.

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May 14, 2026

Amata Highlights $1.3 million FEMA Award

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting nearly $1.3 million in new federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) for COVID-19 response efforts carried out during the pandemic. Thank you to the Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management (ODAPM) and ASDOH for the efforts to qualify and enable reimbursement.

Issues:Budget

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Thank you Peace Officers
May 8, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s law enforcement officers in recognition of National Police Week (May 10-16), and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th yearly). “Thank you to our law enforcement officers for their dedication and service. National Police Week is a good reminder that we depend on law enforcement to respond in time of need and provide safeguards to the community,

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Missing my mother on Mother’s Day and everyday, Nora Kawailiula, the kindest, sweetest, most gracious lady2
May 7, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Mother’s Day: “Thank you to each of our mothers, whether here in our islands or our close-knit Samoan communities in the United States. Your children love and appreciate you – often much more than their ability to ever fully express to you! The good Lord watches over all the effort and care you put into the lives of your children, and hears your prayers for them.
Issues:Culture

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Congresswoman Amata with 2026 Closeup Students
May 6, 2026
ashington, DC – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, along with her staff in the Washington office, was delighted to host American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a luncheon at the congressional office, and guided tour of the U.S. Capitol. Congresswoman Amata with 2026 Close-up Students See more photos here “Thank you to our students, who are happy, respectful, and enjoyable to have in the office.
Issues:Education