Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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.
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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...
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...

![Congresswoman Amata with Ranking Member Steve Chabot and the House Foreign Affairs Committee who also serves with the Congresswoman on the Pacific Islands Caucus. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Amata with Ranking Member Steve Chabot and](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/congresswoman_amata_with_ranking_member_steve_chabotjpg.jpg?itok=3TleoTka)
![The American Samoa flag was raised on June 14 at the National Museum of American History when the flags of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands were added to the permanent display. [courtesy photo] The American Samoa flag flying at the National Museum of American History](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/am_sam_flag.jpg?itok=Nm8yCsTe)
![A special congratulations to Haylie J. Tuiasosopo after her National History Day project was selected in a national competition to be exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The Tafuna High School student is the daughter of Jasper and Jewel Tuiasosopo. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to congratulate her for her project’s selection in the national competition to be featured at the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in the nation’s capital. [courtesy photo] Haylie Jeanette Tuiasopopo](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/haylie_tuiasosopo__0.jpg?itok=hKS_5bSS)
![Amata with a 98-year-old WWII Veteran from the US who made the long trip for the Memorial Day ceremony. [courtesy photo] Amata speaks with WWII veteran in London](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_and_wwii_vet.jpg?itok=pWUsC2LQ)
![The CODEL with Ambassador Douglas Hickey and US military aboard the The USS Gunston Hall was taking part in naval exercises with Finnish forces. [courtesy photo] Amata along with other members of the CODEL aboard The USS Gunston Hall](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/codel_hickey_and_us_military.jpg?itok=7epumOQR)
![A somber Congressional Delegation in Poland at facilities assisting war refugees from Ukraine after a briefing from the Ukraine refugee agency. [courtesy photo] Amata with other CODEL members](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/the_codel_in_poland_at_facilities_assisting_war_refugees.jpg?itok=sS6dpRP_)
![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata remembers the fallen on Memorial Day on her CODEL in North Africa. (See story and more photos elsewhere in today’s issue.) [courtesy photo] Amata in North Africa observing Memorial Day with others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/remembering_the_fallen.jpg?itok=1FR3VIGO)


