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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released a statement honoring Veterans of Afghanistan, and a reminder of ways to access any needed mental health or counseling resources:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata has requested assistance with Visa requirements on behalf of Samoan residents of American Samoa who became overstayers because of pandemic circumstances outside their control, or left on a repatriation flight without being able to secure their ability to return to a U.S. jurisdiction.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is hailing final passage through Congress of the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. Amata is an original cosponsor of H.R.1448, and supported a similar effort in the previous Congress. The Senate passed the bill this week, following up on House passage in May, so the bill has been sent to President Biden to be signed into law.

This unique therapy bill, championed by Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio), pairs Veterans and service dogs to treat mental illness.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highlighting Senate passage of an infrastructure bill with $50 million plus additional grant funding for American Samoa. The bill, led by a bipartisan group of eight negotiators, was passed by the U.S. Senate, and must now go to the House. It provides $550 billion nationwide in new appropriations aimed at restoring and improving infrastructure, including roads, bridges, broadband, ports, airports and other aspects.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming a response letter from the Biden Administration directly expressing President Biden's support for a Medicaid priority that is shared by the Territories, as introduced legislatively earlier this year with the unanimous bipartisan backing of the Representatives of the Insular Areas.

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata sent a letter Monday to Chairman and CEO of American Airlines Doug Parker expressing her strong concerns about a reported incident of alleged discriminatory treatment, and further requesting that Congress promptly receive the report of the result upon completion of the Airline's investigation.

Congresswoman Amata's letter states:

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed official notice of three grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for American Samoa's airports from appropriations by Congress in COVID economic relief that combine for $1,336,004.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed House passage Thursday of the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act, H.R. 4300, which she cosponsored to thank and honor Veterans.

In national appreciation of their service and sacrifice, the legislation provides free lifetime access to all U.S. National Parks, and other National Forests and public lands for the nation's servicemembers, veterans, and Gold Star families.