Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to be able to meet and welcome former Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski and his wife Nancy in Apia, including enjoying lunch with them and accompanying them as they met with small businesses in Samoa that were start-ups that began from...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific in the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), is congratulating Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, and highlighting the significance of the first ever female Prime Minister...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is requesting that the U.S. House of Representatives delay her paycheck until the federal government has reopened, to stand with all those awaiting paychecks. Her pay would not be restored until federal employees are being paid, military personnel...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory and life of Congressman Fofó I.F. Sunia.
“Congressman Sunia was a dear friend and counselor to me. I cherish his memory and kindness. He was helpful as I followed in his footsteps as a Representative in Washington, where he...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed the announcement that the federal government is meeting its payment obligation to the U.S. Armed Forces, despite the government shutdown.
“This is the first payday since the shutdown for our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has released a statement and informational update on the partial government shutdown, adding details to remarks she posted to her facebook page yesterday.
She reiterates that she absolutely opposes “this needless government shutdown,” and...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of two U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants, both regarding protections for the community from hazardous materials.
One grant of $150,000 is for the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS), a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor upon introduction earlier this week of the bipartisan Veteran Service Recognition Act, with sponsor House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39), and original cosponsors Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jerrold...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of a government funding extension bill that would keep the federal government open during ongoing work on the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. The short-term Continuing Resolution (C.R.), led by House...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting House passage this week, and a few earlier this month, of several bills that she cosponsored.
The following Amata-cosponsored bills were passed by the House on Monday:
TRAVEL ACT
The TRAVEL Act, H.R. 3400, fully titled the...

![Congresswoman Amata with Gov. Frank and Nancy Murkowski, pictured with friends Paula, Mele and Filipo at the wharf in Apia this past Thursday. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Amata with Gov. Frank and Nancy Murkowski and others](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_with_gov._frank_and_nancy_murkowski_others.jpg?itok=ni-yszdj)
![Takaichi is known for her deeply conservative views. [AP photo] Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/prime_minister_takaichi.jpg?itok=MNXqIJOM)





![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pictured with Ranking Member Mark Takano — they are among the co-sponsors of the bipartisan Veteran Service Recognition Act that was introduced earlier this week. The bill would help noncitizen service members obtain legal status in the US. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata with Ranking Member Mark Takano](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_with_ranking_member_takano.jpg?itok=YVmTXRSt)

![Years ago, before I was in Congress, I held workshops on democracy and economics including a seminar with the Uyghurs, as their leaders came to our meeting from all over the world. [SN file photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_img_6331_10.jpg?itok=8QGzvCW0)