WestfieldWestfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal and Westfield Mayor Donald F. Humason, Jr. gathered for a press conference Thursday to highlight federal funding to the city from the American...
Neal Statement on Rise of Anti-Semitic Incidents
May 27, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after an uptick in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States. “The recent rise in anti-Semitic...
Rep. Richard Neal touts American Rescue Plan in Westfield as infrastructure fight looms in Washington
May 27, 2021
Westfield | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWESTFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Thursday announced Westfield’s share of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: $9.3 million for the city government, $11.5...
New taxiway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
May 27, 2021
Westfield | Arianna Tourangeau, Mike Masciadrelli, WWLPWESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Governor Baker attended the groundbreaking for a new taxiway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Thursday afternoon....
Massachusetts manufacturers discussed opportunities in the aerospace and defense region
May 25, 2021
Chicopee, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Aerospace and defense manufacturing companies from around the state met to discuss how to strengthen the industry Monday. Massachusetts...
Senator Markey and Chairman Neal Reintroduce “Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act” to Reduce Rail-Related Fatalities Nationwide
May 24, 2021
Washington, DCSenator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Chairman of the House Committee...
Two lawmakers re-introduce train safety legislation
May 24, 2021
Ludlow, MALONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Train safety legislation is being re-introduced by Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Richard Neal, called ‘The Warren Cowels Grade...
Congressional Corner With Richard Neal
May 24, 2021
Washington, DC | Alan Chartock, WAMCIn today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC’s Alan Chartock. This interview with was recorded May...
Neal Votes to Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission on January 6th Attacks
May 19, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.R. 3233, legislation to establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-type commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Leveraging the Tax Code for Infrastructure Investment
May 19, 2021
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) The gradual decline in our federal infrastructure investment has resulted in an alarming number of crumbling roads and bridges and an undersupply of...
Neal Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities
May 18, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, landmark legislation that strengthens the nation’s defenses against hate crimes committed against...
Chairman Neal Applauds Biden Administration’s Quick Delivery of Expanded Child Tax Credit
May 17, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the...
Neal Statement on the Hamas Rocket Attacks Against Israel
May 13, 2021
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today regarding the continuation of the Hamas militant group rocket attacks against Israel. The violent cross-border...
Neal Announces Nearly $90 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced nearly $90 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Massachusetts’ First Congressional...
Berkshire colleges to receive millions through American Rescue Plan
May 11, 2021
Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleThree Berkshire County colleges will receive millions of dollars in emergency money through the American Rescue Plan, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal announced...
Nearly $90M from American Rescue Plan to be distributed to local colleges, university
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MA | Nick DeGray, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A total of $89,998,914 in emergency funding under the American Rescue Plan will be split between twelve local colleges and...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal announces $90M for Western Mass. colleges, students
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — The American Rescue Plan includes nearly $90 million for colleges, universities and community colleges in Massachusetts’ First Congressional...
Study estimates 10-1 return on investment for east-west rail
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The Reminder PublicationsSPRINGFIELD – A new study concludes the return on investment on east-west passenger rail would be $10 for every dollar spent on the...
Several area colleges receive emergency grant funding for students in need
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MA | Amanda Callahan, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Western Mass News is getting answers for college students in need. Schools in the region will receive nearly...
Study Sees Big Financial Benefits For CT and MA From Improved Passenger Rail Lines
May 7, 2021
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCA report released this week by two regional planning agencies makes a business case for proposed passenger rail improvements in Massachusetts and Connecticut. An...