Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
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...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata had the opportunity on Monday for a special tour and briefing at Arlington National Cemetery.
The briefings for Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs focused on the careful procedures and honors observed by Arlington National Cemetery...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While thankful for the proposed $9.1 million federal allocation for LBJ Medical Center for the new fiscal year 2023, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga lobbied a Congressional committee for “a major increase” to help with the territory’s response to the COVVID-19 pandemic and to...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of a $4.15 million investment under the FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund for the American Samoa Department of Education. This federal funding is focused on improving connectivity...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is leading an effort by Members of Congress to request that the Secretary of the Navy name commissioned U.S. Navy vessels after U.S. Territories and military heroes from the territories.
The letter, authored by Congresswoman Uifa’atali, was joined...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recognized the sacrifice of American Samoa’s military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
“Our people include many military families and military spouses, both in American Samoa and living elsewhere but originally from American Samoa,”...