Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting HHS address inequities...
Mass. Congressional Delegation Urge Trump Administration to Fully Fund COVID-19 Response in Commonwealth
Apr 20, 2020
Boston, MA | Lawmakers Ask FEMA to Waive Local Cost-Sharing Requirements for Major Disaster AssistanceBoston, MA - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along...
Takano, Neal Applaud Decision to Automatically Issue COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Vulnerable Veterans
Apr 17, 2020
Riverside, CARIVERSIDE, CA. – Today, following calls from Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Chairman of the House Ways and...
Chairman Neal: “The Rampant Spread of COVID-19 Across Nursing Homes Has Emerged As A Human Rights Issue”
Apr 17, 2020
Springfield, MA | Neal Calls on Administrator Verma to Increase Transparency and Implement Regulations Specifically to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing HomesSPRINGFIELD, MA – In light of...
Neal Joins Bustos, Kilmer, Cole in Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus
Apr 17, 2020
Washington, DC | Letter Calls for Clear Guidance and Direction to Military Installations to Address Shortages of PPE and Medical Equipment. Supported by Association of Defense Communities and 52...
Mayor Sarno Thanks Congressman Neal and Baker-Polito Administration for COVID-19 Testing Kits
Apr 16, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris thank Congressman Richard E. Neal and the Baker-Polito Administration...
Following Chairman Neal’s Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
Apr 16, 2020
Springfield, MA | Neal has made numerous calls for this change to ensure that low-income seniors and individuals with severe disabilities receive their rebatesSPRINGFIELD, MA – House Ways and Means...
Massachusetts Airports Awarded Over $171 Million in CARES Act Funding
Apr 15, 2020
Boston, MABoston, MA - United 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...
Neal Applauds More than $841 Million in Federal Funds to Health Care Providers in Massachusetts
Apr 13, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA –Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Richard E. Neal, applauded the allocation of $30 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and...
Democratic Health Leaders Call on Trump Administration to Help Millions Affected by COVID-19 Access Health Coverage
Apr 13, 2020
Washington, DCAfter another staggering and unprecedented spike in claims for unemployment benefits, House and Senate Democratic health leaders reiterated an urgent request for the Trump...
Chairman Neal Applauds Free File Alliance for Helping Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebates
Apr 10, 2020
Springfield, MA | Neal called on the nonprofit coalition of tax software companies to create filing assistance tools for non-filers last weekSPRINGFIELD, MA – Following Free File Alliance’s...
Kennedy Leads Massachusetts Delegation Calling for $70 Billion for Community Health Centers
Apr 9, 2020
Newton, MA | Raises concerns about underfunded health centers furloughing staff in MassachusettsNewton, MA – In an urgent appeal to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Mitch McConnell, Congressman...
Massachusetts Community Health Centers Set to Receive Over $36.5 Million in Federal CARES Act Funding
Apr 8, 2020
Washington, DCUnited 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...
Mass. Delegation Urges FEMA to Immediately Release Enough Ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile to Massachusetts as Hospitals Prepare for Surge
Apr 6, 2020
Boston, MABoston, MA -- United 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), Seth Moulton...
CDC Awards Funds to State & Local Jurisdictions in Support of COVID-19 Response
Apr 6, 2020
Washington, DC | Massachusetts to receive $4.3 millionToday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded $4.3 million to Massachusetts to support the COVID-19 response. This is in...
Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
Apr 3, 2020
Washington, DCLeaders from the House Ways and Means and Veterans’ Affairs Committees today called on U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Internal Revenue Service...
Democratic Health Leaders Call on Trump Administration to Help Struggling Americans and Create Special Health Care Enrollment Period
Apr 3, 2020
Washington, DC | Initial reports show uninsured Americans are facing medical bills upwards of $35,000 for COVID-19 treatmentToday, House and Senate Democratic health leaders strongly urged the Trump...
Warren, Markey, Neal, Pressley Address Disturbing Reports of Veteran Deaths at Massachusetts Soldiers’ Homes
Apr 3, 2020
Washington, DC | Lawmakers Seek Additional VA Resources to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Prevent Similar Outbreaks at VA-Operated Long-Term Care Facilities Across the CommonwealthUnited States...
Amid Shortages of Personal Protective Equipment, Chairman Neal Demands Answers from the Trump Administration
Apr 2, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) called on the Trump Administration to provide Congress and the public with detailed information...
Neal Secures Nearly $5 Million in Grant Money for Western Mass Communities for COVID-19 Relief
Apr 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Funding will be awarded through Community Development Block Grant program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSPRINGFIELD, MA – Last week, Congress successfully...