AS · NON-VOTING HOUSE MEMBER

Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen

RepublicanAmerican SamoaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (5)After election (1)In office (4)

After the election · Original date not established

Government & elections

Extend the deadline for American Samoa’s ARPA funds

AI-assisted summary

Amata is urging Congress to include an extension for American Samoa’s expiring ARPA funds in federal funding legislation, including a possible year-end continuing resolution. She is also asking the Treasury secretary to give the territory more time to complete projects, citing its reliance on shipping for construction materials and equipment. She says the extension would help address unfinished projects before the funds expire.

Context: The proposed extension is not described as enacted; the release does not specify how long the deadline would be extended.

While serving · Original date not established

Agriculture & food Foreign affairs & defense

Support stronger enforcement against illegal fishing

AI-assisted summary

Radewagen identifies fisheries protection as a major priority and supported the bipartisan FISH Act, which strengthens vessel inspections and enforcement against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. She says the measure is intended to protect Pacific fisheries, support food security and maritime commerce, and address unfair foreign competition.

Context: The passage describes her support and cosponsorship but does not specify whether the bill became law or what further action she plans. A May 22, 2026 accomplishments summary presents fisheries protection as a priority and cites earlier cosponsorship. It does not establish a new campaign pledge or introduction date.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Include American Samoa in Wagner-Peyser job training

AI-assisted summary

Amata has worked with Delegate Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan to include American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands in a Wagner-Peyser job training program. The change was described as awaiting final passage, so the islands’ inclusion was not yet complete at that point.

Context: The source does not identify the legislation or report whether it later received final passage.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Renew American Samoa’s economic development tax credit

AI-assisted summary

Amata introduced H.R. 399 to permanently renew the American Samoa Economic Development Credit, also known as the 30A tax credit. She testified in support of the bill in the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill was introduced and was not described here as enacted.

Context: The statement concerns a bill introduced in January 2025; the supplied text does not report its later status.

While serving · Original date not established

Government & elections

Opposes government shutdowns

AI-assisted summary

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.