WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to...
Neal Statement on Suspension of Debt Limit
Sep 29, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC—Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed S. 1301 to suspend the debt limit...
Beer Institute Names Representative Richard Neal as 2021 Beer Champion
Sep 28, 2021
WashingtonToday, the Beer Institute announced House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal...
Neal Statement on House Passage of NDAA
Sep 24, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4350 – National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022....
US Rep. Richard Neal voices concern over Irish border, trade with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Sep 22, 2021
WashingtonU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Wednesday amid fears over potential changes in the relationship between Northern Ireland and the...
Neal Statement on Meeting with British Prime Minister Johnson
Sep 22, 2021
WashingtonFollowing a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this morning, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement. “I had a lengthy discussion with Prime...
Homeowners afflicted with crumbling concrete could see relief from Build Back Better Act, US Rep. Richard Neal and Connecticut delegation
Sep 22, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON — The $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Act promises relief for homeowners afflicted with crumbling concrete in the form of a renewed tax deduction and a federal tax credit that...
Neal Statement on House Vote to Suspend Debt Limit and Fund the Government
Sep 21, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC—Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund...
Congressional Corner With Richard Neal
Sep 17, 2021
WashingtonPresident Biden’s $3.5 trillion infrastructure package is moving ahead, carefully. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with...
Springfield Water And Sewer Infrastructure Gets A $500 Million Boost
Sep 17, 2021
WashingtonMajor funding has been announced for the largest provider of drinking water in western Massachusetts. The Springfield Water & Sewer Commission has been awarded a $250 million...
$250 Million EPA Loan To Upgrade Infrastructure, Advance Renewable Energy In Springfield
Sep 17, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, D.C. — At an event with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Martin Suuberg, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and...
‘Unimaginable’: $250M EPA loan provides critical boost to Springfield Water and Sewer Commission projects
Sep 16, 2021
WashingtonBy Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Less than two years ago, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission executive director Josh Schimmel said, it was “unimaginable” that the...
Neal, EPA announces $250M water infrastructure funding
Sep 16, 2021
Washingtonby: Tony Fay, Sydney Snow AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission announced major funding for infrastructure renewal Thursday. EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika...
Neal Applauds Committee Advancement of Build Back Better Act
Sep 15, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC—Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the Committee’s advancement of its contributions to the Build Back...
Neal Closing Statement at Markup of Build Back Better Act
Sep 15, 2021
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Over four long days and through 66 amendments, we have debated measures ranging from 12 weeks of universal paid family and medical leave to incentivizing the...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement for the Committee Print Relating to Infrastructure Financing, Green Energy, Social Safety Net, Funding Our Priorities, and Prescription Drug Pricing
Sep 14, 2021
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Pursuant to notice, we will now turn to consideration of our Budget Reconciliation Legislative recommendations relating to a variety of tax and health measures....
Neal Remarks Kicking Off Additional Build Back Better Markup Days
Sep 14, 2021
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Today, we continue our markup of the Build Back Better Act after a truly historic two days last week. Last Thursday, this Committee advanced investments to...
Neal Statement on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Sep 11, 2021
WashingtonToday, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the atrocious terrorist attacks on our country that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent people. While 20 years have passed since the...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement for Subtitle E Relating to Elder Justice at Markup of the Build Back Better Act
Sep 10, 2021
Washington(As prepared for delivery) We now turn to Subtitle E, “Budget Reconciliation Recommendations Relating to Elder Justice,” which will fund vital elder justice programs that help protect...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement for Subtitle D at Markup of the Build Back Better Act
Sep 10, 2021
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Our first order of business today is Subtitle D, Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations Relating to Trade Adjustment Assistance. Already this week...