Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from American Samoa's at-large district
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by
Fofó Sunia
Succeeded by
Amata Coleman Radewagen
3rd Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
In office January 3, 1985 – January 2, 1989
Governor
A. P. Lutali
Preceded by
Tufele Liamatua
Succeeded by
Galea'i Peni Poumele
Personal details
Born
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr.
(1943-08-15)August 15, 1943 Vailoatai, American Samoa, U.S.
Died
February 22, 2017(2017-02-22) (aged 73) Provo, Utah, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Hinanui Bambridge Cave
Children
5
Education
Brigham Young University, Hawaii (AA) Brigham Young University (BA) University of Houston (JD) University of California, Berkeley (LLM)
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army • United States Army Reserve
Years of service
1966–1969 (Active) 1982–1990 (Reserve)
Rank
Captain
Unit
100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Awards
Commendation Medal
Eni Faleomavaega's voice
Faleomavaega speaks on the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act Recorded August 11, 1992
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr. (/ˈɛniːfəˌleɪ.oʊmɑːvəˈɛŋɡə/EH-nee fə-LAY-oh-mah-və-ENG-gə; August 15, 1943 – February 22, 2017) was an American Samoan politician and attorney who served as the territory's third lieutenant governor, from 1985 to 1989 and non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives, from 1989 to 2015.[1][2] As a delegate, Faleomavaega served on committees and spoke on the House floor; however, he was not permitted to vote on the final passage of any legislation. He also was the father-in-law of former professional American football fullback Fui Vakapuna.
^"Eni Faleomavaega, who served 13 terms as delegate from American Samoa, dies at 73". Washington Post.
^American Samoa Congressional Map Archived 2006-01-26 at the Wayback Machine
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr. (/ˈɛniː fəˌleɪ.oʊmɑːvəˈɛŋɡə/ EH-nee fə-LAY-oh-mah-və-ENG-gə; August 15, 1943 – February 22, 2017) was an American...
elected on November 4, 2014, after defeating Democratic incumbent EniFaleomavaega; she was the first-ever Republican delegate since the office had been...
112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013. Incumbent EniFaleomavaega of the Democratic Party has held the seat since 1989. All elections...
the White House to help Congressman William Delahunt and Congressman EniFaleomavaega introduce legislation to close loopholes on commercial and scientific...
both the Governor and American Samoa's delegate to the U.S. Congress EniFaleomavaega called for the populace to consider a move toward autonomy if not independence...
incumbent governor Togiola Tulafono. Incumbent U.S. House delegate EniFaleomavaega, who affiliates with the Democratic Party was also re-elected. Governor...
proposed revisions to the American Samoan Constitution. Incumbent EniFaleomavaega of the Democratic Party, who had held the seat since 1989, was re-elected...
Secretary of Interior as happens now, was defeated. In 2001, Congressman EniFaleomavaega announced the introduction federal legislation to protect the voting...
seek re-election. Lolo Matalasi Moliga was elected governor, while EniFaleomavaega was re-elected as the U.S. House delegate. The incumbent, Governor...
writer, press officer and translator for the late U.S. Congressman EniFaleomavaega for more than 20 years. Saaga was born on February 2, 1950, in Apia...
Donald Payne, Ranking Member) Asia and the Pacific (Jim Leach, Chair; EniFaleomavaega, Ranking Member) Europe (Doug Bereuter, Chair; Robert Wexler, Ranking...
Ranking Member) National Parks and Public Lands (James V. Hansen, Chair; EniFaleomavaega, Ranking Member) Forests and Forest Health (Helen Chenoweth, Chair;...
Tuala Falani Chan Tung Peter Tali Coleman Barbara Edmonds Tufuga Efi EniFaleomavaega Lualemaga Faoa Taito Phillip Field Alf Filipaina Mike Gabbard Tulsi...
Chris Smith, Ranking) Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (EniFaleomavaega, Chair; Donald A. Manzullo, Ranking) Europe (Robert Wexler, Chair;...
Smith, Ranking Member) Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (EniFaleomavaega, Chair; Donald Manzullo, Ranking Member) Europe (Robert Wexler, Chair;...
Virginia 3: Nick Rahall (D) lost to Evan Jenkins (R). American Samoa: EniFaleomavaega (D) lost to Amata Coleman Radewagen (R). Two Republicans lost re-election...
Party. B Both non-voting independents, American Samoa's representative EniFaleomavaega and the Northern Mariana Islands' representative-elect Gregorio Sablan...
M. Payne, Ranking Member) Asia and the Pacific (Jim Leach, Chair; EniFaleomavaega, Ranking Member) Europe and Emerging Threats (Elton Gallegly, Chair;...
second cousin of former American Samoa Congressional representative, EniFaleomavaega. His wife was Pitolua Alesana. Alesana's son, Tautua Samoa Party President...
Member) Native American and Insular Affairs (Elton Gallegly, Chair; EniFaleomavaega, Ranking Member) Water and Power Resources (John T. Doolittle, Chair;...
Sam Choy Sam Choy during a meeting with EniFaleomavaega Education Kapiolani Community College Culinary career Cooking style Pacific Rim cuisine Current...
member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1966–1975) EniFaleomavaega, 1973 (LL.M.) – delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from...
Guam January 3, 1985 January 3, 1993 8 years, 0 days Lost reelection EniFaleomavaega (1943–2017) Samoan Democratic American Samoa January 3, 1989 January...
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