Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal held a news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss recent legislative achievements. Congressman Neal...
Chairman Neal Statement on the June 2020 Jobs Report
Jul 2, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2020 jobs report: “Anyone who...
Legislators looking into a second round of stimulus checks
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Lindsey Kane, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The U.S. Economy gained a whopping 4.8 million jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to...
House Passes Infrastructure Bill Full Of Mass. Delegation Priorities
Jul 2, 2020
Washington, DC | Kimberly Atkins, WBUR NewsHouse Democrats passed a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill yesterday, which includes funding for everything from schools, hospitals and...
Unemployment rate sees positive numbers as economy slowly opens during pandemic
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Labor Department released the latest jobs report for June which includes the creation of almost 5 million new jobs. Investment...
$600 unemployment enhancement could continue, more stimulus likely in coronavirus fight, says US Rep. Richard E. Neal
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The U.S. House and Senate are likely to pass another stimulus payment program and the federal government might extend a $600-a-week enhancement...
Chairman Neal Statement on House Passage of the Moving Forward Act
Jul 1, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement commending the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act:...
In Response to Ways & Means’ Request, New CBO Analysis Shows that Eliminating Emergency Unemployment Compensation Will Harm Vast Majority of Unemployed Workers, Disproportionately Hit Women, Young Workers, and Communities of Color
Jul 1, 2020
Washington, DCIn response to a House Ways and Means Committee request, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today released its analysis of who will receive regular unemployment benefits,...
Neal Statement on Russia Offering Bounties to the Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Jun 30, 2020
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal is demanding answers from the Trump Administration on their knowledge about reports that concluded Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to kill U.S....
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks on the Moving Forward Act
Jun 30, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, M/ Speaker. America’s infrastructure is in woeful disrepair. Our roads and bridges are crumbling; many areas still lack reliable internet service;...
Chairman Neal Statement on House Passage of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection &...
Chairman Neal Votes to Pass Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal took bold action to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by joining House Democrats...
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) M. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am proud to have joined with the Speaker and other Committee Chairs to introduce the Patient...
Chairman Neal Statement at Rules Committee Meeting on H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, and members of the Committee. We’re living through unprecedented times and hard-working Americans need...
Lawmakers launch bill aimed at protecting and expanding Affordable Care Act
Jun 29, 2020
Boston, MA | Kara Walsh, WWLPBOSTON (WWLP) – The House is expected to vote Monday on a bill that would protect and expand the Affordable Care Act. The Trump administration has joined a number of...
Neal Joins Former Superintendent of Holyoke Soldiers’ Home to Discuss Future Plans for the Facility
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Accompanied by family members of current and former residents for their input on how to move forwardHolyoke, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with former Superintendent...
Rep. Richard Neal among those pushing for more changes at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | WCVB BostonHOLYOKE, Mass. — A Massachusetts congressman is working with a coalition that is calling for more changes at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home following a massive COVID-19 outbreak...
Congressman Neal calls for major change to Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Sarah Guernelli, Western Mass NewsHOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal held a press conference at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home today, and he is now calling for change to...
Congressman Neal visits Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, discusses plans to protect veterans going forward
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Miks Masciadrelli, WWLPHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The last three months have been very hard on family members of veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. The coronavirus killed 78...
Veterans, advocates demand say in Soldiers’ Home changes
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Michael Connors, Daily Hampshire GazetteHOLYOKE — A coalition of veterans, their families and local advocates are raising concerns with changes announced by Gov. Charlie...