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STEAM Academy Partnership Expo
Washington, D.C. — This past Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the opportunities for American Samoa’s youth in the STEM fields that are emphasized in the global economy and often in the U.S. Armed Forces. Amata spoke at the STEAM Family Expo, which included parents, students, organizers...
Congresswoman Aumua Amata with Joseph Toloa'i Ho Ching II.
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata congratulated Lotoaoalii Joseph Toloa'i Ho Ching II upon his appointment as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). “This is a prestigious appointment and an important responsibility,” said Aumua Amata. “Congratulations to Lotoaoalii...
Congresswoman Aumua Amata
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The $67,148 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant is directed to American Samoa Department of Homeland Security from the DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous...
Congresswoman Amata in Veterans’ Committee with Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe and Chairman Mark Takano
Pago Pago — Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is urging House passage of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019. This bill, S. 785, contains two bills she co-led in the House as original cosponsor. Amata is original cosponsor of H.R. 5024 with Rep....
Amata with Seema Verma
Washington, D.C. — Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata pointed out the specific improvements to American Samoa’s Medicaid in this two-year Congress, which made two major reforms that directly benefit American Samoa. First, instead of the longstanding 55-45 percent split, American Samoa benefits from...
Rep. Amata with Sup. Scott Burch, Ranger Pua Tuaua, Jr. and hardworking maintenance crew
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata is highlighting the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which supports the National Park of American Samoa, and the important Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The bipartisan GAOA, which was signed into law this week, is described as the most...
Banner showing deadline for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan is August 8
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is reminding any remaining small businesses and employers that the current deadline for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan is August 8, and highlights information regarding forgiveness of some loans.   “I support extending this program,...
Congresswoman Aumua Amata and Director of Health Motusa Nua
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a discretionary grant through the Pacific Basin program for the American Samoa Department of Health. The health services grant entitles Health Centers to a total of $2,343,073 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Congresswoman Amata with Steve Vaiau
Washington, D.C. — This past week Congresswoman Aumua Amata  hailed House passage of bipartisan legislation managing the nation’s water infrastructure, which includes expedited feasibility studies for much-needed stabilizing efforts in in Aunu‘u Harbor and Tutuila. The bill is the two-year Water...
Amata with Veterans at a 2019 Town Hall
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday Congresswoman Aumua Amata  took part in a vote and mark up of bills in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC). She highlighted four Veterans’ bills she recently cosponsored, including two passed Thursday by the Committee.  “These bills support our Veterans in...

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