Rep. Aumua Amata🇦🇸

May is AAPI Heritage Month - a time to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the United States. For American Samoa and Pacific Islanders nationwide, this is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our traditions, faith, family values, and the generations whose hard work and service have strengthened our Nation. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AmericanSamoa

During National Police Week, I thank our law enforcement officers for their dedication and service to our communities. We rely on their professionalism, readiness, and sacrifice each day. Peace Officers Memorial Day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice of thousands of officers and their families.

Illegal fishing hurts our people and our economy. The FISH Act strengthens enforcement with tougher inspections, penalties, and vessel tracking. Protecting our waters. Protecting our future.

Happy 118th birthday to the U.S. Army Reserve (est. April 23, 1908). Grateful for generations of service, including our Toa o Samoa serving across the Pacific with the 9th MSC. Your readiness, sacrifice, and commitment keep our nation strong and free. 🇺🇸

Joined a Veterans town hall at VFW Post 3391 to hear directly from our Veterans and share updates from my work as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. We thank our Veterans for their service and leadership.

Blessed Palm Sunday I send blessings to American Samoa “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord, peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” Luke 19:38

I am saddened by the passing of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga. He was a strong and decisive leader, and above all a man of faith. He has a secure place in American Samoa’s history. My deepest condolences to Cynthia Moliga and the entire Moliga family.

From Forbes: During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in January, Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen spoke on deep-sea mining and its impact on island communities like American Samoa. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=oTKoWI…

This week, I spoke to the House Natural Resources Committee to state American Samoa’s united opposition to seabed mining, submit comments for the record, and question witnesses on environmental risk and technology readiness. #AmericanSamoa #ProtectOurWaters #HouseNaturalResources

5/5 “He will be profoundly missed, but I take comfort that he was a man of faith in Christ, and a belief in God’s grace. My condolences to his family, loved ones, and constituents. May God bless and keep them in this time.”

4/5 “Doug was a kind and genuine person, who held strong and patriotic beliefs, and was willing to work with colleagues wherever possible… He was a champion for our nation’s rural and remote places.

3/5 “As a fourth-generation farmer, he was an excellent fit to lead the Western Caucus, which focuses on many key land and water issues, including our nation’s resources, forests, and wildlife.

2/5 “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Chairman LaMalfa. He was elected one term before I was, so I’ve known him throughout my time in Congress. He faithfully represented the people of his large, agricultural district of inland Northern California.

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“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18) I am honoring the life and memory of my friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who served as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus.

“In American Samoa, we know the power of tsunamis, and we recognize the possibility of volcanic activity in our region from seamounts. Recently, the House passed bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the National Volcano Early Warning System through 2030.”

I’m honored to be an original cosponsor of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Young Fishermen’s Development Act. This effort supports training and opportunities for the next generation of fishermen, strengthens food security, and reflects the fishing traditions that sustain our island communities.

I was grateful to take part in a House hearing on the horrific violence in Sudan. I deeply respect Chairman Smith and the witnesses who continue to speak for persecuted people of all faiths. The suffering in Sudan is heartbreaking, and they need our prayers, attention, and action.