American Samoa House of Representatives
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.
American Samoa House of Representatives | |
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| American Samoa Fono | |
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| Type | Lower house |
| History | |
| Founded | October 26, 1948 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | Savali Talavou Ale (R) since January 4, 2007 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 21 |
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Length of term | 2 years |
| Salary | $25,000/year |
| Website | |
| www | |
Politics of American Samoa |
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