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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is delighted to announce the nominations of 22 excellent students for consideration by the service academies.
Each year, these nominations are selected on the high quality of the students’ combined academic records, essays, along with...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata announced Wednesday she is an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan of CNMI that would allow unlimited federal funding for the Medicaid program in the U.S. territories, including American Samoa...
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released the following statement:
“In proceedings led by Vice President Pence, the United States has certified the official results of the U.S. national election. The election is over, along with any meaningful election challenges. The...
Washington, D.C. — Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata welcomed President Trump’s signing into law of the bipartisan Young Fishermen’s Development Act (H.R. 1240), which she co-led as an original cosponsor in a group of four, joining its author, Dean of the House, Alaska Congressman Don Young,...
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released a statement of congratulations for the inauguration of Governor Lemanu Peleti Sialega Mauga and Lieutenant Governor Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale:
“American Samoa is adding a new chapter in our history. Each successive...
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata highlighted the signing into law of several priorities that she has supported for American Samoa, and said she would welcome rapid congressional action to boost direct payments to $2,000, and is monitoring that effort. Under the new law, $600...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — According to Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata, the the COVID-19 Relief and Economic Aid bill passed by the House contains priorities that she has sought for American Samoa — part of major year-end government funding, health care and economic assistance legislation.
It has...
Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata was given the vaccine Saturday, and she encourages people to take the vaccine as it becomes available. “It was not difficult and I have not felt sick,” Amata said. “I do think it’s the right thing for our people to do, so we can begin a return to more normal times.” In...
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata hailed passage by the U.S. House of Representatives bipartisan fishing bill. She is an original cosponsor of the bill promoting the development of the next generation of commercial fishermen with new federal grant support. Earlier this year...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata commemorated National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Dec. 7, 1941), noting that “each year, falling between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Pearl Harbor Day is a reminder of the sacrifices of the World War II generation that gave us so much. We have lived...
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![Congresswoman Amata co-sponsored Congressman Sablan’s bill that would allow unlimited federal funding for the Medicaid program in the U.S. territories, including American Samoa and the Marianas. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Amata and Congressman Sablan](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/congresswoman_amata_n_congressman_sablan.jpg?itok=NPtu9cOI)

![“This is great news for our young fishermen, and a fine bipartisan accomplishment,” said Congresswoman Amata. “This initiative will equip young professionals for a lasting fishing career that strengthens U.S. food resources. [SN file photo] Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_at_podium_13.jpg?itok=7mJ1L0DQ)
!["My warmest congratulations to Governor Lemanu and Lieutenant Governor Talauega upon this special occasion," Cong. Uifaatali Amata said. [SN file photo] Lemanu Peleti Sialega Mauga and Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lemanu_n_talauega_2.jpg?itok=kbDpNKvT)

![If signed by the president, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata explained how the legislation would assist American Samoa and citizens of the territory. [SN file photo] Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_with_capitol_in_background_3.jpg?itok=wQXU8hTB)

![Congresswoman Amata with Dean of the House Congressman Don Young. Rep. Young, who introduced the Young fishermen’s legislation for which the congresswoman was an original co-sponsor. ( [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Amata with Dean of the House Congressman Don Young.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/congresswoman_amata_and_dean_of_the_house_congressman_don_young_of_alaska.jpg?itok=i9T80PEt)
![Pearl Harbor attack survivor Uifa’atali Peter T. Coleman in the U.S. Army in World War II. [courtesy photo] Pearl Harbor attack survivor Uifa’atali Peter T. Coleman in the U.S. Army in World War II.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/uifaatali_peter_t._coleman_in_the_army_in_world_war_ii.jpg?itok=-Wticow_)