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Congresswoman Amata at the US Capitol
March 10, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata said that American Samoa can now expect a second straight year of record federal funding in 2021 — up to an approximate $511 million in special funding and a new education investment of up to $150 million in American Samoa — as part of the $1.9 trillion relief package passed by the U.S.

Issues:Budget

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Chairman Grijalva in the Natural Resources Committee remote hearing as viewed from Congresswoman Amata's desk
March 8, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata spoke in the House Natural Resources Committee on Thursday in support of resources, such as funding sea walls and other shoreline stability needs dealing with erosion, sea rise, climate and Tutuila's known settling.

Issues:Energy

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File photo- Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Director Motusa Nua
March 5, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed a telehealth grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance local maternal health services. This federal funding relies in part on appropriations from Congress in 2020 COVID relief legislation.

Issues:Healthcare

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Fano Solinuu Shimasaki was the first woman in the Senate in the Fono
March 4, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata wishes everyone a happy Women's History Month, and International Women's Day (March 8), and pays tribute to all the women of American Samoa with the following statement:

Issues:Culture

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Navy Reserve 1915
March 2, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata highlighted the birthday of the Navy Reserve, and offered congratulations with the following statement:


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HUD logo
March 1, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata welcomed 2021 funds from three Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs for a total of $1,224,593.


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Governor Lemanu and Congresswoman Uifaatali with U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL) in American Samoa in 2019
February 28, 2021
Fa'asalalauga Aloa'ia

Laumua i Uosigitone – Aso Sa, O loo faataua e le Tamaitaikonekeresi ia Uifaatali Amata le manuia o le aofia ai o Amerika Samoa i totonu o le pili ua pasia e le Maota mo fesoasoani tau COVID-19 ma taufaatupu ai le tamaoaiga.

Issues:Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

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Governor Lemanu and Congresswoman Uifaatali with U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL) in American Samoa in 2019
February 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is highlighting the successful inclusion of American Samoa throughout the House-passed COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus package.


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Congresswoman Amata with Ranking Senator Dr. Barrasso (file photo)
February 20, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata sent a letter to Senate Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ranking Senator Dr.

Issues:Congress