Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) After nearly a year and a half of devastation, economic uncertainty, and the loss of more than half a million American lives, we meet today at a moment of...
Chairman Neal Statement on President Biden’s FY22 Budget
May 28, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA— Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget: “President...
Neal Statement on Rise of Anti-Semitic Incidents
May 27, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after an uptick in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States. “The recent rise in anti-Semitic...
Congressman Neal and Mayor Humason Celebrate American Rescue Plan Funding to Westfield
May 27, 2021
WestfieldWestfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal and Westfield Mayor Donald F. Humason, Jr. gathered for a press conference Thursday to highlight federal funding to the city from the American...
Baker-Polito Administration, Congressman Neal Celebrate Groundbreaking of Taxiway Sierra at Barnes Air National Guard Base
May 27, 2021
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...