Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over the weekend Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata confirmed her intention to run for re-election and spoke with Samoa News. Here is a summary of the conversation:
“As you know, I am running for reelection to continue to serve and represent our people in Washington. My...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “I’m encouraged by the efforts of the U.S./Japan/Philippines Summit, because U.S. commitment to the Pacific region is of utmost importance,” Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said in a press release issued on Monday, April 15.
“The Pacific Islands take note of U.S. and...
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma is the new chairman of the Appropriations Committee, tasked with next year’s appropriations.
“I am delighted to welcome the appointment of my close friend Tom Cole as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, perhaps in some ways the...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming bipartisan passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill she led as sponsor, with Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) as the original cosponsor, the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act, H.R. 1792.
H.R. 1792 is bipartisan congressional...
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata on Tuesday led her colleagues in the Pledge of Allegiance before House business.
“Leading the Pledge of Allegiance is a reminder of the responsibility of serving, and I’m humbled to have this opportunity on behalf of American Samoa,” said Congresswoman...