Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that President Obama’s recent proposal to reorganize and streamline federal agencies includes a transfer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). ...more »

Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks NOAA for Extension of Time (1/24/2012)

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he has been informed by the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that NOAA has agreed to extend the comment period for the proposed rule to add five new sites to the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Sanctuary). ...more »

Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Polynesian Players in this Weekend’s NFL Playoff Championship Games (1/19/2012)

Congressman Faleomavaega today sent his personal congratulations to the Polynesian players that will be playing this weekend in the National Football League (NFL) Conference Championship games that will decide which teams will play in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. ...more »

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Treasury Approved $10 Million to Help Small Businesses in American Samoa (1/19/2012)

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he was recently informed by the U.S. Treasury that a total of $10.5 million has been approved for American Samoa under the State Small Business Community Initiative (SSBCI). ...more »

Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides Further Updates About Minimum Wage Delays (12/23/2011)

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that since the Senate passed S. 2009 on December 16, 2011, he has worked to move the bill forward by clearing all obstacles in the House so that a vote can take place. ...more »