Springfield, MA | By Congressman Richard E. NealIn a society where social media clicks seem to command the political landscape and conflict dominates the news cycle, I have long held the belief that...
US Rep. Neal: Effecting real change
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Hope and history tip toward ‘an Ireland of equals’ (Viewpoint)
Mar 16, 2024
Springfield, MA | By Congressman Richard E. NealOnce again, hope and history rhymed on the island of Ireland when Michelle O’Neill, the 47-year-old vice president of Sinn Fein from County Tyrone,...
Outlook 2024 | US Rep. Neal: ‘Getting Massachusetts moving again’ (Viewpoint)
Feb 18, 2024
Springfield, MA | By Congressman Richard E. NealIn past Outlook columns, I wrote about the aspirations and hopes for the Valley economy as we rebuilt from the pandemic. We aspired to rebuild an...
Neal Statement on IRS Direct File Pilot
Oct 17, 2023
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service announced new progress on a direct file pilot program: ...
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts tackles food insecurity, climate change with new Chicopee headquarters (Viewpoint)
Jun 2, 2022
Chicopee, MABy U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, U.S. Reps. Richard Neal and James McGovern Today, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is breaking ground on an innovative effort that will increase access...
A boost for Americans’ retirement funds
Mar 30, 2022
Boston | Millions of Americans are on course either to lack the financial ability to retire or to experience a significant drop in income when they are no longer able to work.As our nation continues...
Neal Statement on January 2022 Jobs Report
Feb 4, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) January 2022 jobs report: “These numbers...
US Rep. Richard Neal announces $7.35M boost to STCC for STEM education including Latinx, low-income outreach
Oct 6, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, announced Wednesday two grants for science, technology, engineering and math-centered programs at Springfield Technical...
A comeback realized: $50M renovation of Skyview Downtown housing in Springfield draws praise
Oct 5, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — Local, state and federal officials gathered Tuesday to hail a completed $50 million renovation project at the Skyview Downtown housing complex on Chestnut Street, a...
Bad Deal for Millions of Americans: New Tax Law and Budget Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
Apr 10, 2018
Washington, DCAs the Democratic Leader of the House Ways & Means Committee, I strongly opposed the ill-advised Republican tax plan. The resulting law that was passed in Congress and signed by...
Congressman Richard Neal Speaks on Raising the Debt Ceiling
Feb 11, 2014
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Congressman Richard Neal Introducing the Invest in US Act of 2014
Feb 8, 2014
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Congressman Richard Neal Speaks on the Bipartisan Budget Act
Dec 12, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives on Thursday, December 12, 2013.
Congressman Neal Speaks Before the House Vote to Fund the Government and Lift the Debt Ceiling
Oct 16, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives during the evening of October 16, 2013
Congressman Richard E. Neal Congratulates Congressman Ed Markey on the House Floor
Jun 27, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal congratulates Congressman Ed Markey on his election to the United States Senate on the House Floor on Thursday, July 27, 2013
Neal Introduces Bill to Close Reinsurance Tax Loophole
May 21, 2013
Washington, DCClick to download the technical explanation of the bill Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to come before the House to introduce legislation ending a current law loophole that allows...
Congressman Richard Neal Introduces the Automatic IRA Act of 2013
May 16, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard Neal Introduces the Automatic IRA Act of 2013 on the floor of the US House of Representatives on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Congressman Richard E. Neal Defends the Health Care Reform Law
May 16, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Congressman Richard E. Neal Speaks Out Against the “Pay China First Act”
May 9, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Congressman Neal Stands in Solidarity with Congressman Capuano in Leading a Moment of Silence for the People of Boston
Apr 16, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal helps Congressman Michael Capuano lead a moment of silence on the House floor for the people of Boston on April 15, 2013