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Neal Introduces Legislation to Improve Parents’ Access to Good Jobs
“Americans want to work, and they’re eager to learn new skills that will allow them to find good jobs and support their families.” -
Neal Statement Following Farm Bill Vote
"This bill fails the American people – farmers, students, children, veterans, the elderly, and disabled – in many ways." -
Neal Statement Following 22nd School Shooting of 2018
"Schools should be a safe place for learning, and parents should not have to worry that when they say goodbye to their children in the morning that it’ll be the last time they see them." -
Neal and Pascrell Demand Accountability from Paul Ryan for Congress’ Next Steps on NAFTA
“NAFTA is almost 25 years old. It fails to reflect the economy of today. And it has failed too many American workers, families, and communities. We cannot afford to sit back and be satisfied with the status quo. We, and the American people, await your answers eagerly.” -
Neal Bill on Opioid Treatment Passes in Ways and Means Committee
“Opioid use disorders are rapidly growing among Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D spending on opioids far outpaces enrollment, growing 165% from 2006 to 2015. In 13 states, the highest rate of inpatient admissions related to opioid use was in the over-65 population. People think opioid use disorders are a problem impacting young people, but recent studies clearly show Medicare beneficiaries are also at risk.” -
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of Bills to Combat the Opioid Crisis
"The opioid crisis is not a Democrat or Republican issue—it is a health, safety, family, community, and economic issue." -
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the Republican Tax Law
"Democrats have always believed that instead of investing in millionaires and billionaires, we should invest in the American worker. We know a strong America comes from a strong middle class. That would be a better way to do true tax reform." -
Neal Responds to President Trump's Prescription Drug Proposal
"Today’s proposal stops short of providing meaningful solutions that will solve this problem and will not prevent the types of abuses caused by bad actors." -
Neal Statement on Trump's Decision to Pull Out of Iran Nuclear Agreement
"The United States should be strengthening the agreement to make sure Iran does not pursue its nuclear ambitions, rather than walking away from a diplomatic accord that already has rigorous enforcement and verification protocols." -
Neal Statement on the Trump Administration’s Proposed Attack on Children’s Health Insurance
Democrats are looking for ways to make health care more affordable and accessible, not more expensive and less available.
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Mr. Chairman, thank you.
Before I begin, I want to commend Subcommittee Ranking Member, Dr. Davis, who has provided so much leadership on this issue – I know he will speak later about these efforts.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced legislation that would invest in career pathways for parents who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) so that more workers can gain the skills they need for good jobs in today’s market and the economy of tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after today’s 22nd school shooting of 2018 at Santa Fe High School in Texas.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill. Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after voting against the measure.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) demanded Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan (R-WI) clarify what steps he intends for the House of Representatives and the U.S.
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With jobs across the country going unfilled due, in part, to a lack of skilled workers, U.S. Rep.
An opioid abuse treatment bill cosponsored by Western Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal has cleared a hurdle in the House.
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In The News
With jobs across the country going unfilled due, in part, to a lack of skilled workers, U.S. Rep.
An opioid abuse treatment bill cosponsored by Western Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal has cleared a hurdle in the House.