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Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata said thank you to Gov Pula'ali'i for his testimony at Energy Hearing
Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata expressed gratitude to Governor Pula'ali'i for his testimony on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The governor appeared alongside leaders from Guam, CNMI, Puerto Rico, and the USVI to address territorial concerns.
Amata stated that she had sent senior legislative staff to observe the hearing, noting that "Governor Pulaali'i gave the Senators a clear explanation of American Samoa's needs, priorities" and emphasized how territorial representatives collaborated effectively.
The congresswoman highlighted several key discussion points, including her willingness to introduce companion House legislation regarding high airfare costs for Pacific territories and ongoing efforts to expand Medicaid coverage and lifting territorial caps.