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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed House passage Monday of legislation she cosponsored, honoring 13 Service Members with the Congressional Gold Medal, who lost their lives serving in Afghanistan during the U. S. withdrawal and evacuation efforts. This Medal is the highest honor or expression of national appreciation that Congress can bestow.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming a health grant for maternal and child health services.

This discretionary grant of $86,862 is for American Samoa Department of Health from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a part of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS).

Washington, D.C.- In response to a letter from Congresswoman Uifa'atali,Australian Minister for the Pacific Sen. Zed Seselja commended her for her "commitment to establishing a new hospital for the people of American Samoa," and went on to say. "I agree it is a very important endeavor and will be a welcome addition to the network of medical facilities across the region."

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement in honor of the historic life of General Colin Powell:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is reminding women of the importance of mammography after age 40, as Friday is National Mammography Day.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is honoring the anniversary of the United States Navy's founding, which dates back to 1775, when the Continental Navy was established even before the Declaration of Independence. She released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata commended American Samoa's farmers on National Farmers Day, highlighting the good work they do to feed the community along with their own families, and provide nutritious natural options as they grow and harvest American Samoa's rich variety of island crops and delicious fresh fruits.