Washington, DCMassachusetts Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, is leading the state’s Congressional Delegation in a letter to the United States Department...
Ways and Means Leaders Announce Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force Request for Information
Nov 16, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input that will inform the...
Congressman Neal, Massachusetts Delegation Demands Answers on Cuts to State Low-Income Home Heating Funding
Nov 13, 2019
Washington, DCMassachusetts Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and Representatives Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Seth Moulton (MA-05), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), James P....
Rep. Richard Neal, quoting Ronald Reagan, makes case for expanding earned income, child tax credit
Nov 13, 2019
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Research suggests expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, like U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal wants to do, would boost 1.9...
Rep. Richard Neal: Impeachment hearings will educate public; hails court ruling in tax case against President Trump
Nov 13, 2019
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The secret “grand jury” portion of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is over and now it’s time for public testimony, said...
Neal Calls for Regional Equity in State Transportation Debate
Nov 7, 2019
Washington, DC Following the release of a report last week on the future of public transit in the state by 28 of the largest business groups in Massachusetts, Congressman Richard E. Neal today...
US Rep. Richard Neal leading trade delegation to Canada
Nov 7, 2019
Washington, DC | Colin A. Young, State House News ServiceWith work to finalize the new trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico still incomplete, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is leading a...
Chairman Neal Leads Delegation to Canada
Nov 6, 2019
Washington, DCWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) is leading a Congressional Delegation to Ottawa, Canada. While in Canada on Wednesday, members will meet with Prime Minister...
New Firefighter Training Structure Funded With Federal Grant
Nov 6, 2019
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCA new structure to train firefighters from throughout western Massachusetts to save lives has been erected at the Department of Fire Services’ Springfield academy....
Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, State Fire Marshal & Fire Officials Dedicate New Search and Rescue Training Prop at Department of Fire Services’ Springfield Campus
Nov 5, 2019
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA —Congressman Richard Neal, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Andrew Peck, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and public...
Neal Joins CT Delegation in Support Of Robust Funding For Research Into Crumbling Foundations Crisis
Nov 1, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means Richard E. Neal joined Joe Courtney (CT-02) and John Larson (CT-01) to release a letter supported by the entire Connecticut...
Congressman Richard Neal reaffirms sanctity of GFA
Nov 1, 2019
Washington, DC | Ray O'HanlonThe Brexit maelstrom might be three thousand miles to the east, but it was the topic of hot discussion on Thursday evening of last week in two U.S. cities less than...
Neal Statement Following Vote on Resolution for Open Hearings on Trump’s Abuse of Power
Oct 31, 2019
Washington, DCToday, United States Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 232-196...
Rep. Richard Neal says in statement: It’s time for President Donald Trump ‘to be held accountable’
Oct 31, 2019
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts’s 1st District said Thursday that the House vote to advance the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump to the...
Neal Announces $625,000 in White House Drug Policy Office Grants to Local Coalitions to Prevent Youth Substance Use
Oct 30, 2019
Washington, DCToday, United States Congressman Richard E. Neal, in collaboration with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced 150 nationwide grants for its...
Neal Statement on Ways and Means Passage of Legislation to Lower U.S. Drug Prices
Oct 23, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of Tax and Health Legislation
Oct 23, 2019
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon and welcome. Today, the committee will continue its work to improve health care for all Americans. Recent news reports paint a grim...
Neal Statement on Ways and Means Passage of Legislation to Add Hearing, Dental, and Vision Coverage to Medicare
Oct 22, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 4650, the Medicare Dental Act of 2019, H.R. 4665, the...
Neal Statement on Ways and Means Passage of Health Profession Opportunity Grant Legislation
Oct 22, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019: ...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of Health Legislation
Oct 22, 2019
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good morning and welcome. Today, the committee will take bold action to lower drug prices, expand Medicare coverage, and strategically grow our nation’s...