Amata Radewagen: “Our duty is to better enable the House Natural Resources Committee and Congress to determine how best to protect…”

If I can have assurance that we can verify that H.R. 6062, this legislation, will acknowledge the rights of every American Samoan Native, I am ready to embrace you and support this legislation.

The leaders of American Samoa, including Governor Lemanu Mauga, the Senate President, House Speaker, and Congresswoman Radewagen share the strong conviction that Section 1662a poses an unacceptable risk and unfair burden to American Samoa…

But who will protect us if Congress abuses its power under the 1983 Act?

I look forward to working closely with the committee to advance these crucial issues, which are instrumental in preserving our nation's natural heritage and fostering community well-being.