(As delivered) WATCH HEREThank you. Mr. Speaker. I yield myself two minutes. So we might have visited a lot of places, tonight or this morning, I should say, why don't we visit reality? ...
Neal Statement on June 2025 Jobs Report
Jul 3, 2025
Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2025 jobs report: "The President and Congressional...
Neal Statement on the Republicans’ Betrayal and Democrats’ Fight for the American People
Jul 3, 2025
“Every job lost, meal missed, and prescription skipped falls squarely on Republicans’ shoulders.”
Neal Statement on the Passing of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym
Jul 2, 2025
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a Granby-native, graduate of Pope Francis Preparatory School, and student at...
Effects on WMass if ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes US House? Widespread harm on ‘decent people’
Jul 2, 2025
For the local advocacy groups whose mission it is to provide public benefits to Western Massachusetts residents, President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” looms large. The nearly-900 page...
Neal Statement on the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Mar 21, 2025
Springfield, MAAhead of the 15th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA)...
USPS workers want to stamp out Trump, DOGE talk of privatization
Mar 20, 2025
Springfield, MA | By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.comAmber James has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over two decades. When she learned last week that Louis DeJoy, postmaster general,...
Despite funding uncertainty under President Trump, Gov. Healey says ‘full steam’ for west-east rail
Mar 20, 2025
Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comDesign work for track and station projects needed to make Pittsfield-to-Springfield-to-Boston passenger rail work proceeds despite worries that the...
Neal on the Five-Alarm Fire at the Social Security Administration
Mar 19, 2025
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) blasted Republicans’ systematic attack on the people’s earned benefits and the Social Security Administration: “The...
Neal, Ways and Means Democrats to Smith: Bring Musk to Ways and Means
Mar 18, 2025
Washington, D.C.After Ways and Means Democrats commanded the attention of the American people, rightfully hearing their concerns over DOGE’s illegal access to their most sensitive data,...
Neal Highlights Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts on First Congressional District
Mar 18, 2025
Easthampton, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Dr. Lynn Ireland, President & CEO of Riverside Industries, to highlight the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on the First Congressional...
In tour of Riverside Industries in Easthampton, US Rep. Neal highlights the damage of potential Medicaid cuts
Mar 18, 2025
Easthampton, MA | By Alexander MacDougall, The Hampshire GazetteIt’s not always easy to put faces and names to the impact that congressional budgets have on a particular populace. By visiting...
Travel, tourism pros convene in Springfield to ‘revolutionize’ their $23.6B industry this year
Mar 18, 2025
Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comThis 250th anniversary of the American Revolution — the opening shots of Lexington and Concord rang out in April 1775 — is a major business...
Rep. Neal preparing to fight proposed cuts to federal food assistance
Mar 17, 2025
Chicopee, MA | By Raegan Loughrey & Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass NewsThe federal budget, under President Donald Trump, shows plans to cut over $130 billion worth of funding targeting things like...
Proposed National Museum Honoring Irish America
Mar 14, 2025
Washington, D.C. | by Ray O'Hanlon, Irish EchoThe idea has been floated before, but this time it has the backing of key members of Congress. Friends of Ireland Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman...
Neal, Ways and Means Democrats Warn Social Security Administrator: the American People are Watching
Mar 13, 2025
Washington, D.C.Following Elon Musk’s targeting of Social Security, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), along with every Ways and Means Democrat, warned Acting Social...
US multinationals will protect their Irish interests despite Trump pressure, says congressman
Mar 13, 2025
Washington, D.C. | By Mark Hennessy, The Irish TimesBig US companies with operations in the Republic of Ireland will protect their interests in Ireland, even if they will try to avoid public clashes...
Neal Opening Statement at ROI Markup
Mar 12, 2025
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Image WATCH HERE Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Today’s markup of these two Resolutions of Inquiry is an important step in ensuring Congress continues its...
Neal and Pallone Blast the Trump Administration for Closing the HHS Offices that Help Fight Fraud
Mar 12, 2025
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today...
Washington Ireland Program Class of 2025 announced in bipartisan US event
Mar 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. | By Irish CentralThe new class will see 30 emerging leaders from across Northern Ireland and Ireland venture state-side this summer, as part of the unique transatlantic leadership...