Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCCongress is poised to approve another round of coronavirus relief funding. It won’t be the last. The $484 billion emergency interim funding package will send money...
Neal, McGovern lead debates on new $484B aid package, oversight committee
Apr 24, 2020
Easthampton, MA | Dusty Christensen, Daily Hampshire GazetteEASTHAMPTON — Two of the region’s powerful politicians played pivotal roles on a pair of COVID-19 measures — a $484 billion aid package...
The State We’re In: Rep. Richard Neal & MassVOTE
Apr 24, 2020
Washington, DC | Carrie Saldo, WGBYUS Representative Richard Neal provides an update on the government’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased Paycheck Protection Program...
House of Representatives to vote on a bill to help small businesses
Apr 24, 2020
Springfield, MA | Audrey Russo and Kaylee Pugliese, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WHSM) -- The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on a multi-billion dollar stimulus bill designed to...
Mass. Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Fully Fund COVID-19 Response for Tribal Nations in Massachusetts
Apr 23, 2020
Washington, DC | Lawmakers Seek Cost-Share Waivers for Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) and Mashpee Wampanoag TribeUnited States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA),...
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks on Emergency Interim Funding Package
Apr 23, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, M. Speaker. We are here today in these trying and unprecedented times to act on an emergency interim funding package that I am proud has strong...
Neal Statement on 2020 Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports
Apr 22, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the 2020 Medicare Trustees Report and 2020 Social Security...
Chairman Neal Comments on Additional Allocations of $100 Billion COVID-19 Fund for Health Care Providers
Apr 22, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided new...
Rep. Neal calls for more funding for hospitals dealing with COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020
Washington, DC(WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal is urging the Department of Health and Human Services to disburse additional CARES Act funds to Massachusetts hospitals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...
Congressman Neal visits recycling facility in Springfield for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2020
Springfield, MA | Hector Molina, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal visited the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility on Bernie Avenue in honor of Earth Day Wednesday....
Neal Urges HHS Secretary to Disburse Additional CARES Act Funds to Frontline Massachusetts Hospitals
Apr 21, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting HHS address inequities...
Rep. Neal discusses efforts to help reopen the economy
Apr 21, 2020
East Longmeadow, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Audrey Russo, WesternMassNewsEAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- As the reopening debate wages across the country, reviving the economy has been one of the most...
Coronavirus recovery: US Rep. Richard Neal hails aid for hospitals, calls for money to state and local governments in next stimulus bill
Apr 21, 2020
East Longmeadow, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveEAST LONGMEADOW — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Tuesday he expects to go back to Washington later this week and vote on a new $484 billion coronavirus...
East Longmeadow company converts facility to make face shields
Apr 21, 2020
East Longmeadow, MA | Audrey Russo, Morgyn Joubert, WesternMassNewsEAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal speaking on the effects of coronavirus on western Massachusetts today....
Mass. Congressional Delegation Urge Trump Administration to Fully Fund COVID-19 Response in Commonwealth
Apr 20, 2020
Boston, MA | Lawmakers Ask FEMA to Waive Local Cost-Sharing Requirements for Major Disaster AssistanceBoston, MA - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along...
Coronavirus: Baystate Health doctor unveils covert effort to acquire hospital masks
Apr 20, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jeanette DeForge, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD – It was almost like a covert operation out of a James Bond movie but instead of nuclear secrets staff from Baystate Health were trying to buy...
Rep. Richard Neal says agreement is ‘imminent’ on 4th coronavirus relief package
Apr 20, 2020
Springfield, MA | Janet Wu and Ed Harding, On the RecordSPRINGFIELD, Mass. —Rep. Richard Neal said an agreement between the House of Representatives and the Senate on the next coronavirus relief...
Baystate vs. the feds; A battle for PPE
Apr 20, 2020
Springfield, MA | Dusty Christensen, Daily Hampshire GazetteSPRINGFIELD — As hospitals across the country face shortages of protective equipment for their workers, many have turned to extraordinary...
Mass. hospital executive says he was questioned by FBI while buying equipment
Apr 19, 2020
Washington, DC | Andy Rosen, Boston GlobeA top physician at the Baystate Health medical system in Western Massachusetts says he was questioned by the FBI as he was buying badly needed personal...
Neal Joins Bustos, Kilmer, Cole in Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus
Apr 17, 2020
Washington, DC | Letter Calls for Clear Guidance and Direction to Military Installations to Address Shortages of PPE and Medical Equipment. Supported by Association of Defense Communities and 52...