Press Releases

WashingtonToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) voted in favor of H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, to strengthen and stabilize the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).  “The Postal...

WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s announcement that beginning in early spring, Medicare...

WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022:  “The...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Welcome to the first Ways and Means Committee hearing for the second session of the 117th Congress, and the Committee’s first hearing on mental health in more...

WashingtonToday, the first day of Black History Month, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement: “Black history is American history, deserving of...

Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the latest report of gross domestic product from the Bureau of Economic...

WashingtonToday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, along with Darin LaHood (R-IL), Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL),...

WashingtonToday, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022.  The America COMPETES Act of 2022...

Washington | The legislation is the strongest proposal in Congress to improve U.S. competitiveness and support American workersToday, House Democrats unveiled the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which...

WashingtonThis week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced $14 billion in investments across the country to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. These...

Salem, MASalem, Mass. — Today, the full Massachusetts congressional delegation released the following statement in support of the Jewish community after the antisemitic hostage-taking incident in...

Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced that Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over the next 5 years to support bridge repair across the state. This...

WashingtonCongressman Richard E. Neal has submitted written testimony to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) ahead of today’s public hearing on the revised application for CSX Corporation and CSX...

WashingtonToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, which takes a strong step toward ensuring equal access to G.I. benefits. This bill will ensure...

Springfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal highlighted a new report from the White House outlining how Massachusetts received more than double the amount of home energy assistance funds than...

Washington, D.C.Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, started out ordinarily enough. I was up early, walked up the street to get a coffee and returned to my apartment to read the day’s news before heading into...

Washington | Commonwealth set to receive $804.6 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve roads, promote safety, and reduce pollutionAfter enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure...

Boston, MAUnited States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-08),...

WashingtonLast evening, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass bipartisan defense legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, that strengthens America’s...

WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government...