Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
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...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a busy week of Committee activities in her three committees, including multiple hearings and votes last week.
HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A hearing of the full Committee (HFAC) examined the administration’s withdrawal from...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata met with Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Wesley Simina on Wednesday as a follow up to the recent passage of the Compact of Free Association Agreements with the FSM, Palau, and the Marshall Islands (RMI) to discuss implementation,...
Washington, D.C. — Early Saturday morning, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson informed Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata that House leaders had reached bipartisan agreement on a package of spending bills that includes renewal and funding for the Compacts of Free Association (...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is updating the timeline for the Summer EBT program, noting that no action is needed by parents or students at this time. Following congressional authorization, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is implementing a new child food assistance...