Westfield | Project to Expand Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport’s Capabilities Funded with $4.7 Million from Military Bond Bill AuthorizationWESTFIELD, MA – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt....
Senator Markey and Chairman Neal Reintroduce “Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act” to Reduce Rail-Related Fatalities Nationwide
May 24, 2021
Washington, DCSenator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Chairman of the House Committee...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Leveraging the Tax Code for Infrastructure Investment
May 19, 2021
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) The gradual decline in our federal infrastructure investment has resulted in an alarming number of crumbling roads and bridges and an undersupply of...
Neal Votes to Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission on January 6th Attacks
May 19, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.R. 3233, legislation to establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-type commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and...
Neal Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities
May 18, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, landmark legislation that strengthens the nation’s defenses against hate crimes committed against...
Chairman Neal Applauds Biden Administration’s Quick Delivery of Expanded Child Tax Credit
May 17, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the...
Neal Statement on the Hamas Rocket Attacks Against Israel
May 13, 2021
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today regarding the continuation of the Hamas militant group rocket attacks against Israel. The violent cross-border...
Neal Announces Nearly $90 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced nearly $90 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Massachusetts’ First Congressional...
New Study Shows Nearly 10 to 1 Economic Development Return on Passenger Rail Investments Reconnecting New Haven to Worcester Via Hartford-Springfield Metro Area
May 6, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – A new report commissioned by the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) - in consultation with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) - has found...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Committee Markup of Views and Estimates Letter and Bill to Strengthen Retirement Security
May 5, 2021
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) As members of the committee are aware, retirement security has been one of my priorities as the Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee. Too many...
Congressman Neal, SBA Officials, Advocates Praise Restaurant Revitalization Fund
May 3, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Massachusetts District Director Robert Nelson, Springfield Regional Chamber President Nancy Creed,...
Chairman Neal Unveils Groundbreaking Proposal to Reshape the American Economy
Apr 27, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) unveiled a groundbreaking plan to reshape the American economy through universal paid family and...
Congressman Neal and Mayor Vieau Discuss American Rescue Plan Funding to Chicopee
Apr 23, 2021
Chicopee, MAChicopee, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chicopee Mayor John L. Vieau, members of the City Council, and Elected Officials gathered for a press conference Friday to highlight the funds...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Paid Leave, Child Care, and an Economy that Failed Women
Apr 21, 2021
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Today, we have the privilege of hearing directly from 5 women from across the country who are living proof that our economy is not built to set working...
Neal Visits Caring Health Center’s New Vaccination Site on Sumner Ave in Springfield
Apr 12, 2021
Springfield, MA | Site Set to Vaccinate Hundreds of Residents WeeklySPRINGFIELD, MA. — Congressman Richard E. Neal visited one of the areas’ newest vaccination sites in Springfield on Monday,...
Congressman Neal Appeals for Calm in Northern Ireland and Condemns Renewed Violence in the Strongest Possible Terms
Apr 9, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Co-Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, issued the following statement tonight appealing for calm in...
Legislators Tour Home Affected by Pyrrhotite Issue
Apr 6, 2021
Wales, MAWales, MA - U.S Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01) joined State Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) and State Representative Brian Ashe (D-East Longmeadow), on Tuesday in Wales for a tour of two...
Neal Statement on Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans
Apr 3, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on today’s tragic death of United States Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans. “My heart broke...
Neal Reintroduces Legislation to Fix Social Security WEP Provision, Improve Public Employees’ Retirement Security
Apr 1, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reintroduced his groundbreaking legislation, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021,...
Neal Applauds Biden’s American Jobs Plan
Mar 31, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s American Jobs Plan: “While on the...