Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata took part in two Veterans’ issues hearings last week focused on VA improvements and delivering better healthcare to Veterans, and cosponsored two Veterans’ bills.
“The VA is a large organization with an enormous responsibility to our Veterans, and I especially...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata has taken part in a recent oversight hearing in the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to evaluate the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) in response to COVID-19.
“The pandemic has impacted every government department and the people...
Washington, D.C. — Last week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata took part in two hearings of the full Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, including an examination of President Trump’s budget request for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) with VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, and an update on the VA’s efforts...
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, July 26, 2018 — Congresswoman Aumua Amata joined colleagues on the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in speaking at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to highlight recent progress and the path forward on veterans’ legislation. The Veterans’ Affairs...

![Congresswoman Amata serving in the Ranking Member role during the full Committee hearing on veterans’ issues with Chairman Mark Takano, who represents California’s 41st district. [courtesy photo] Amata and Chairman Mark Takano](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_in_committee_hearing.jpg?itok=j7OOid5g)

![Congresswoman Amata with VA Secretary Wilkie at a 2019 hearing. [photo: courtesy] Congresswoman Amata with VA Secretary Wilkie](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_and_wilkie_0.jpg?itok=PIiTNx4B)
![Congresswoman Amata speaking at the press conference with Veterans’ Committee colleagues looking on. Those pictured include Rep. Coffman, Health Subcommittee Chairman Dunn, and Chairman Roe, both medical doctors. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Amata,Rep. Coffman, Health Subcommittee Chairman Dunn, and Chairman Roe](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/webamata_at_veterans_press_conference_at_u.s._capitol.jpg?itok=NWT9gL8r)