Washington, Jan. 26 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming House passage of major appropriations bills including transportation infrastructure funds she requested, working in communication with American Samoa Government, to include $1 million for the Port of Pago Pago reconstruction project.
"The Port of Pago Pago is critical to our entire supply process, and long-term upkeep and reconstruction efforts are essential to our future and local economy. The maintenance of our port would be part of Coast Guard considerations as they manage their home port decisions throughout U.S. coastlines. I'm delighted our request made it through this bill's lengthy negotiations, and...