Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata was very pleased to announce that Dorvida Fonoifafo Fuiava has been accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy, one of the nation’s prestigious Service Academies.
“I’m delighted to announce a fully qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy for Dorvida...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a Wednesday hearing focused on whistleblower protections. The oversight hearing of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations examined whistleblower policies at the Department of Veterans’...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is happy to announce that Daniel Tifimalae Sovara Lutu McMoore has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy, one of the nation’s prestigious Service Academies.
“I’m very pleased to announce a fully qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy for...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is recognizing National Military Appreciation Month, and released the following statement:
“This Military Appreciation Month and in honor of Armed Forces Day (May 16), we send out our deep appreciation to all who serve.
“In American Samoa, we are...
Washington, D.C. — American Samoa is to receive over $479 million ($479,135,254) in federal funds resulting from this year’s legislation known as the American Rescue Plan, according to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata.
Uifa’atali noted that the U.S. Treasury announced this week that the funds from...
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed House passage of H.R. 1448, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Service members (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. Amata is an original cosponsor and supported a similar effort last Congress.
This unique therapy bill, sponsored by Rep....
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notice of a Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for the airport at Fitiuta, Ta’u, designated to the runway lighting project.
The grant totaling $338,888 includes $33,888 from...
Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale and Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a congressional hearing, in which the Lieutenant Governor testified in “strong opposition” to a proposed Insular Cases Resolution. The Congresswoman agreed and supported...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata met with White House officials this past Friday to highlight American Samoa’s needs.
In a meeting with White House Associate Director for Puerto Rico and other Territories Gretchen Sierra-Zorita and Special Assistant to the President and House...
Washington, D.C. — On Monday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata honored American Samoa’s police and highlighting National Police Week (May 9-15):
“A heartfelt thank you to all of our law enforcement officers during this National Police Week. We all look to our professional police and law enforcement...