Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Washington, D.C. — is back in Washington for the upcoming few weeks due to a rapidly changing congressional schedule following recent events.
Members of Congress received word over the weekend that Congressional Delegations in late July or early August are canceled by House leadership, as they...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata cosponsored a bipartisan Resolution on Wednesday, the 70th anniversary of the program that supports renewal of the Food for Peace program in the upcoming Farm Bill.
“Food for Peace was signed into law by President Eisenhower, who first appointed...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice of $790,056 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control in American Samoa.
“Thank you especially to Jacki Tulafono for her...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recapped last week’s business in the U.S. congress, including Committee of the Whole votes on the House floor, several hearings, a $3 Million grant for American Samoa, and inclusion of her requested regional priorities for the Coast Guard in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting ten years of congressional certificates for American Samoa’s graduates. Each year, Amata is delighted to honor each individual graduate’s achievements, a total in all categories approaching almost 2,000 yearly.
“This is a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard, and sending condolences to the entire Gabbard family and all the many who will miss her.
“I am deeply saddened by the sudden, tragic loss of Dr. Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard....
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part last week in a roundtable with 23 rising leaders representing 18 countries from the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders.
“I appreciated the invite to be among several Members of Congress to speak to the Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for this year, and say thank you to everyone involved.
This year’s first-place winner is Talanoa Lagafuaina of Tafuna High School. His first-place art will be...
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed several bipartisan bills addressing various Veterans’ issues that originated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, vice chaired by Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata. Key education reforms are included.
“I am blessed to serve on the...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating several new Pacific women leaders in Solomon Islands, who will bring their insights and ideals to the National Parliament. Congresswoman Amata sent a message of congratulations to the three incoming Members, the Honorable Freda...