Press Releases

WashingtonFollowing a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this morning, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement. “I had a lengthy discussion with Prime...

WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC—Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Over four long days and through 66 amendments, we have debated measures ranging from 12 weeks of universal paid family and medical leave to incentivizing the...

WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC—Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the Committee’s advancement of its contributions to the Build Back...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Today, we continue our markup of the Build Back Better Act after a truly historic two days last week. Last Thursday, this Committee advanced investments to...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Pursuant to notice, we will now turn to consideration of our Budget Reconciliation Legislative recommendations relating to a variety of tax and health measures....

WashingtonToday, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the atrocious terrorist attacks on our country that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent people. While 20 years have passed since the...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Our first order of business today is Subtitle D, Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations Relating to Trade Adjustment Assistance. Already this week...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) We now turn to Subtitle E, “Budget Reconciliation Recommendations Relating to Elder Justice,” which will fund vital elder justice programs that help protect...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Today, we begin consideration of this committee’s contribution to the Build Back Better Act, which will make crucial investments to create jobs, lower the cost...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) We will now turn to our first order of business, Subtitle A, Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations Relating to Universal Paid Family and Medical...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) We now turn to Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations Relating to Retirement which will make investments to improve Americans’ long-term financial...

Washington(As prepared for delivery) Our next order of business is Subtitle C. Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations Relating to Childcare Access and Equity which will make investments...

WashingtonSPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) marked Labor Day with the following statement: “The American economy and our local communities were built by our nation’s...

WashingtonSpringfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Pat Hume, wife of the late SDLP Leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume. “I am deeply...

Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 601, the Resolution on the Budget for...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.  “As the situation in Afghanistan continues to...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) July 2021 jobs...

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “I am shocked...

Washington, DC Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s position in the Committee’s ongoing lawsuit...