LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Early Thursday, the US Senate started the process of trying to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The Republican majority is using what...
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on the Trump Administration’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
Apr 22, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to Ambassador Greer for being here today. When you were here a year ago, one may have been able to say a reckless experiment...
Neal Fights for Taxpayers, Calls Out Trump’s Pardons for Convicted Fraudsters at Ways and Means Hearing on Medicare Fraud
Apr 21, 2026
WATCH HERE “Want to thank our witnesses today for this helpful dialogue. So let me disabuse all in the room today of the following. I'm not aware of anybody here who's for fraud. I think that's a...
Neal calls RFK, Jr.’s testimony on vaccines ‘vague’ during hearing
Apr 17, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. went before the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday in Washington, D.C....
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We share heritage as sons of the Commonwealth. I go way back with your family. I supported your father for President and was a delegate for your uncle when he ran,...
Neal Statement on the Failure of the Big Ugly Law
Apr 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the end of the 2026 tax filing season: “We knew exactly how this story would...
Funding approved for new East Springfield Branch Library
Apr 14, 2026
By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — The long-awaited plan to replace the East Springfield Branch Library was finally realized on Monday with money officially allocated to pay for...
MBTA cars were impounded by the federal government. Representative Neal’s old-school charm may have aided their return.
Apr 13, 2026
By Julian E.J. Sorapuru Globe Staff WASHINGTON — It was St. Patrick’s Day, and a who’s who of Washington politicians with Irish roots had assembled at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon on Capitol...
Congressman Richard Neal honors Easthampton students bound for national civics competition
Apr 13, 2026
WATCH HERE By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Congressman Richard Neal visited Easthampton High School on Monday to honor those on their way to the 2026...
Neal Announces $500,000 Earmark for the East Springfield Branch Library
Apr 13, 2026
Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, members of the Springfield City Library, members of the Springfield Library Commission, and local...
Local lawmakers demand clarity on U.S. Middle East goals
Apr 10, 2026
WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Uncertainty continues in the Middle East after Iran accused the United States on Wednesday of breaking a cease-fire agreement. Western...
Westfield State students gain insights from Rep. Richard Neal
Apr 10, 2026
WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal visited Westfield State University to address students, primarily political science majors, about the...
BCC Sees $1M in Federal Funds for Trades Academy
Apr 9, 2026
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College was awarded nearly $1 million in federal funds to support a Trades Academy. On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal...
At Rockwell business breakfast event, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal takes swings at President Trump, Iran war, healthcare system and media
Apr 9, 2026
“America has a real skill set problem” - U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal (D – Massachusetts 1st Congressional District). Written by Shaw Israel Izikson, The Berkshire Edge Stockbridge — Business...
Rep. Neal visits Berkshires for federal funding announcement, school tour, business breakfast
Apr 9, 2026
LISTEN HERE WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Josh Landes Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Berkshire County today to discuss business, education, and jobs training with local leaders. The...
Congressman Neal Talks With Reid Middle School Students
Apr 9, 2026
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal answered questions from an eighth-grade class at Reid Middle School on Thursday. Students in Susan Mooney's class...
Mass. lawmakers call for Trump’s removal over threat to destroy Iran: ‘This is an insane man’
Apr 7, 2026
By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Massachusetts lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office over his Tuesday threat that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran...
Neal, Bonamici Continue to Fight for Seniors and People with Disabilities by Reintroducing Elder Justice Bill to Increase Funding and Strengthen Community-Based Programs
Apr 6, 2026
One in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse WASHINGTON, DC— At a time when Republicans and the Trump Administration are threatening health programs and...
Neal Statement on the March 2026 Jobs Report
Apr 3, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the March 2026 jobs report:...
Congressman Neal concerned over President Trump’s plan regarding Iran war
Apr 1, 2026
by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations in Iran could end soon, stating that a formal deal is not required for the United...