Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Delegate · American Samoa · Republican
Statements and posts
337 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Amata Thanks and Honors Veterans for Veterans Day
Honored U.S. veterans and American Samoa veterans on Veterans Day.
“Thank you to our Veterans, and have a blessed Veterans Day. You mean so much to our islands, and we appreciate your leadership and wisdom”
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Amata Honors the Life of Congresswoman and Educator Pat Saiki
Honored former Congresswoman Pat Saiki's life and legacy in public service and education.
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Released statement celebrating National STEM Day and supporting STEM education in American Samoa.
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Amata Celebrates the 251st Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps
Released statement honoring U.S. Marine Corps on their 251st birthday.
“Happy birthday to our United States Marines! We honor their proud tradition, and the enduring importance of their service and strength”
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Recognizing Elisaia Sualua Ma'ilo
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2026 American Samoa Territorial Teacher of the Year, Elisaia Sualua Ma'ilo. Elisaia Sualua Ma'ilo teaches 11th grade United States history and Advanced Placement (AP) United States history at Tafuna High School in Pago Pago, American Samoa. With the ethos…
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Amata Highlights Saelua Medical Corporation’s Emergency Response and Safety Project
Highlighted a $170,000 mine safety grant awarded to Saelua Medical Corporation.
“This is a wonderful job by Saelua Medical Corporation, especially as these rare grants only go to a handful of projects, and usually in conjunction with major U.S. universities each year”
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Amata Pays Courtesy Call to PACOM Commander Admiral Paparo
Visited U.S. Pacific Command headquarters to discuss American Samoa and Pacific region.
“I voice our concerns at every meeting that could have any bearing on this issue at all, as it’s a top priority matter for our islands”
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Amata Congratulates Peace Corps Volunteer Rosalina Macon
Congratulated former congressional intern on Peace Corps service in Indonesia.
“It has been a privilege to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in Indonesia. I’ve been blessed to work alongside my Indonesian counterparts and community to create projects together, and along the way I’ve learned so much about Indonesian culture while getting to share my own in return.”
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Highlighted American Samoa Constitution Day and 70th anniversary of first Samoan governor.
“This is the 70th anniversary of that historic moment, our American Samoan-born Governor on the day he took office standing with the great President Eisenhower, and it will always be a milestone in our islands’ self-determination and self-governance”
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Amata Highlights Pacific Healthcare Initiative for American Samoa, the Focus of Recent Meetings
Highlighted healthcare initiatives for American Samoa following meetings with medical professionals and local leaders.
“Thank you to Dr. Bretan for his important insights, and Dr. Natuzzi, who has focused for years on ways to bring about better care to remote islands like ours”
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Amata Highlights Facts About ‘Trump Accounts’ for American Samoa’s Children
Highlighted Trump account investment options for American Samoa's children.
“The federal law creating Trump account investments does not prevent U.S. nationals from participating, so I want our people to be informed to make their own decisions”
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Amata’s Statement Celebrating White Sunday
Released statement celebrating White Sunday and honoring island children.
“We thank God for the children of our islands, their bright futures, and God’s good plan for their lives. On this White Sunday, we entrust our youth to our Heavenly Father’s blessing, knowing that ‘the Lord takes pleasure in his people’ (Psalm 149:4). Have a joyful White Sunday!”
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Amata Highlights NOAA Ocean Observation Funds, and Her Record of Legislative Support
Welcomed NOAA ocean observation funding for American Samoa and regional systems.
“In American Samoa, just days ago, we observed our anniversary of the dreadful 2009 tsunami that cost many lives and caused much devastation. Our Manu’a Islands have experienced rumblings and scientists keep watch on the Vailulu’u Seamount, and in 2022, Tongo experienced a massive, deadly volcanic blast and tsunami”
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Amata Welcomes Pasefika Youth Center Grant
Welcomed $350,000 grant for Pasefika Youth Center in American Samoa.
“Thank you to the everyone at the Malaeimi Fa'atamali'i Center and Chairman of the Board Toetasi Tuiteleleapaga for these meaningful efforts”
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Amata’s IGIA Message Highlights American Samoa’s Opposition to Seabed Mining, and Key Priorities
Expressed opposition to seabed mining in American Samoa waters and raised concerns about rogue AI systems.
“At this time, the biggest concern for the people of American Samoa is the administration’s rush to deep sea mine in American Samoa’s waters”
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Amata Highlights $343,065 OVW Grant for Efforts in American Samoa
Announced $343,065 federal grant for domestic and sexual violence services in American Samoa.
“Congratulations once again to Fuatino Jennifer Tofaeono and everyone involved through the Alliance in providing these services, and thank you for the efforts to ensure grants made available federally then reach American Samoa”
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Amata’s Statement on the Anniversary of the 2009 Tsunami
Released statement commemorating 2009 tsunami anniversary and honoring victims in American Samoa.
“May God preserve our people from waves and storms, and bless the memories of the families.”
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Amata-Backed Legislation to Safeguard U.S. Fishing Passes House
Welcomed House passage of bill strengthening science-based U.S. fishing safeguards and enforcement.
“This is a good bipartisan effort to safeguard U.S. tuna, and protect American Samoa’s share of the market, by better identifying IUU produced tuna and preventing American imports of illegal competition that undercut our fishing”
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Amata Welcomes Over $250,000 CDC Grant for Epidemiology
Announced $250,586 CDC grant for epidemiology and disease surveillance in American Samoa.
“We’ve welcomed an encouraging series of grant notices in recent weeks, each one focused on another important and specific need or service. I can’t thank our dedicated team enough for the local efforts to fulfill federal requirements to receive everything we are due under the laws”
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Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps.
“Thank you to 65 years of Peace Corps volunteers that have made a difference for millions of people throughout the world, and congratulations to the Peace Corps on this milestone. This Resolution provides congressional recognition for a proven program built on lasting values of serving others.”
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Amata Welcomes $358,519 DOJ Grant for Victim Assistance
Welcomed $358,519 DOJ grant for victim assistance services in American Samoa.
“Thank you once again to Dr. Celestine Faumuina-Nix along with everyone at the Criminal Justice Planning Agency that is part of these efforts to provide services and assistance to people in need, and the work that goes into qualifying for available grants”
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Amata-Backed Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act Passes House Committee
Highlighted House committee passage of Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act for territories.
“Our islands depend heavily on our airports, and rely on their infrastructure”
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Amata Congratulates Salamasina Fuimaono and Research Team on AI4LAM Award
Congratulated American Samoa researcher on AI4LAM award for language identification project.
“Building AI Tools with Communities: Language Identification for Low-Resource Languages in Public Media Archives.”
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Amata Highlights $324,271 Health Grant for American Samoa
Announced $324,271 CDC health grant to American Samoa for data collection and health equity.
“Empowering American Samoa: Targeted BRFSS Data Collection for Health Equity.”
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Amata Chairs Portion of Congressional Hearing on China and North Korea
Chaired portion of House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on China and North Korea repression.
“Lives, Not Leverage: The Long Arm of China and North Korea’s Repression.”
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