Amata Welcomes American Samoa Health and Homeland Security Teams

March 12, 2026 Press Release On Tuesday, Congresswoman Amata and her staff in DC welcomed representatives from the American Samoa Department of Health as part of their visit to the U.S. Capitol, and a group from American Samoa Department of Homeland Security was able to come by for a visit later the same day. Image Speaker's Balcony photo at the Capitol with the National Mall in the background The Department of Health representatives included Dr. Aifili John Tufa, Ms. Annie Noa, Mrs. Emma Reid-Alo, Langahelotu Vivao, Mr. Francis Vivao, Dr. Anaise Uso, and they were accompanied by several family members. They went on a previously scheduled tour of the U.S. Capitol with Amata’s staff, visited in the congressional office, and shared lunch with Congresswoman Amata nearby on Capitol Hill. Image Also pictured from the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security are Meshake Gaisoa, Jolene Mageo Kava, and Sharma Sapolu. Image Congresswoman Amata with Dr. Aifili John Tufa, Ms. Annie Noa, Mrs. Emma Reid-Alo, Langahelotu Vivao, Mr. Francis Vivao, Dr. Anaise Uso, and some of their family members “Thank you to all these dedicated professionals for taking time to visit, and sharing their priorities. I appreciate their efforts this week in DC, and especially all their work to deliver the best possible services back home,” said Congresswoman Amata. ### Issues : Congress