American Samoa House of Representatives

American Samoa House of Representatives
American Samoa Fono
Type
Type
History
FoundedOctober 26, 1948 (1948-10-26)
Leadership
Savali Talavou Ale (R)
since January 4, 2007
Structure
Seats21
Political groups
  •   Non-partisan (20)
  •   Swains Island delegate (1)
Length of term
2 years
Salary$25,000/year
Website
www.americansamoa.gov/fono

The American Samoa House of Representatives is the lower house of the American Samoa Fono. The House consists of 21 members serving two-year terms, with 20 popularly elected representatives, and one delegate from Swains Island elected in a public meeting.

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