Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata

Congresswoman Amata with Ranking Member Steve Chabot and
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recently emphasized several issues of key importance to American Samoa to leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as part of a hearing on Indo-Pacific priorities. Aumua Amata called for strong U.S. commitment to the region, including...
The American Samoa flag flying at the National Museum of American History
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the addition of the flag of American Samoa to the ring of flags surrounding the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution, along the National Mall in the nation’s capital. On Flag Day in the United States...
Haylie Jeanette Tuiasopopo
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate Tafuna High School student Haylie Jeanette Tuiasopopo for her project’s selection in a national competition to be featured at the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in the nation’s...
Amata speaks with WWII veteran in London
Washington, D.C.  –  Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was in London on Memorial Day for a special wreath laying at Cambridge American Cemetery, where many U.S. Service Members who fought in World War II are buried. The tour and ceremony at the cemetery included a wreath on behalf of the U.S. Congress...
Amata along with other members of the CODEL aboard The USS Gunston Hall
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata visited U.S. Navy personnel in Finland last week and toured the USS Gunston Hall, as part of a Congressional Delegation that focused on veterans and military issues, and met with U.S. Ambassador to Finland Douglas Hickey and Finland Minister for Foreign Affairs...
Amata with other CODEL members
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was in Poland last week as part of a Congressional Delegation that focused on the refugee situation from neighboring Ukraine. The CODEL met with U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski; held a site visit at the National Stadium Refugee Center;...
Amata in North Africa observing Memorial Day with others
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip as part of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs last week through Memorial Day. Starting in Tunisia, Members of Congress toured the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia; met...
Graduate Cadet Seung Ju Myung with his family and supporters
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating Seung Ju Bryan Myung of American Samoa upon graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He graduated last Saturday, May 21, 2022, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Area Studies-East Asia & Cyber Security. “...
Wear It lifejacket logo
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata worked with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to highlight National Safe Boating Week 2022 (May 21 – May 27) with a public safety and informational message.  “As Samoans, we love the ocean, and it is part of who we are,” said Congresswoman Aumua...
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month, and how people can seek out assistance if needed or find emergency services.  “In recent years, we have made progress in putting more emphasis on recognizing mental health struggles, and...

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