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Covid relief
December 21, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata hailed House passage of priorities that she has sought for American Samoa, part of major year-end government funding, health care and economic assistance legislation. The bill includes these key local objectives:


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Congresswoman Amata taking the Covid vaccine
December 20, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata said she was given the vaccine Saturday, and she encourages people to take the vaccine as it becomes available.

"It was not difficult and I have not felt sick," Amata said. "I do think it's the right thing for our people to do, so we can begin a return to more normal times."

Issues:Healthcare

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caregiver poster
December 16, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata welcomed House passage of S. 2216, supporting family members who care for Veterans. Congresswoman Amata is an original cosponsor of the same provisions in a related House bill.

Issues:Veterans

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Congresswoman Amata and Dean of the House Congressman Don Young of Alaska
December 10, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata hailed passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bipartisan fishing bill. She is an original cosponsor of the bill promoting the development of the next generation of commercial fishermen with new federal grant support.


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Uifa'atali Peter T. Coleman in the Army in World War II
December 6, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata commemorated National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Dec. 7, 1941), and released the following statement:


December 3, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released the following statement: “It is a true blessing that we don’t have any COVID cases on the island. It is also a blessing to be part of the United States, as we celebrate every Flag Day. I respect that the Governor has a big responsibility, that Covid is a serious matter, and that these can be difficult decisions. I also appreciate the sensitivity and professionalism the Air Force has shown to this situation.
Issues:Healthcare

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Congresswoman Amata speaking on the House floor in support of her bill HR 8229
December 3, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata spoke on the House floor in support of her bipartisan small business bill, which was passed by the full House and sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration.


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 Vice Ranking Member Amata at a Capitol press conference in support of Veterans with Chairman Mark Takano (speaking), Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe, & other leaders of the Veterans Committee
December 3, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata thanked retiring Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe in his final hearing of the full Committee on Veterans' Affairs (HVAC), as the Committee's hearing included work on legislation he sponsored. Dr.

Issues:Veterans

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Congresswoman Amata and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
November 25, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata welcomed the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.4 million grant to American Samoa to support commercial fishing workforce development and economic diversification efforts.


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Congresswoman Amata with the Capitol Dome in the skylight
November 22, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata highlighted Public Health Thank You Day, which recognizes on the Monday before Thanksgiving, the year-round efforts of public health professionals.

Issues:Healthcare