Opposes government shutdowns

Amata opposes government shutdowns and says American Samoa needs steady, secure federal funding to preserve services. Her statement expresses opposition and a funding goal, but does not specify a particular funding mechanism.

Context: The statement was made during a partial shutdown and does not set out a specific funding proposal.

In their own words

I absolutely opposed this needless government shutdown. The best scenario for American Samoa is steady, secure federal funding that preserves our services.

The source

Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen: official policy priorities

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026