Washington, DCFollowing President Donald J. Trump’s second State of the Union Address Tuesday evening, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Richard E. Neal released the following response....
Neal & Pallone on Trump Administration’s Rebate Proposal
Feb 1, 2019
Washington, DC | “The majority of Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums and total out-of-pocket costs increase if this proposal is finalized.”Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard...
Neal Announces $42.6 Million for Westover Air Reserve Base
Jan 31, 2019
Chicopee, MAChicopee, MA – United States Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Brig. Gen. D. Scott Durham, commander 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos for the...
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Parks Department Announce Major Grant for Ruth Elizabeth Park
Jan 31, 2019
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions
Jan 29, 2019
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Thank you to everyone for being here today for the Ways and Means Committee’s first policy hearing in the 116th Congress. And warm welcome to new members of...
Neal Calls on Secretary Mnuchin to Provide Debt Limit Update
Jan 29, 2019
Washington, DCCiting the negative fiscal effects of the Republican tax law and the recent government shutdown, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) today sent a letter to...
Democratic Committee Leaders Respond to the Trump Administration’s Lifting of Sanctions on Russian Businesses Tied to Oleg Deripaska
Jan 29, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman...
Neal-Warren Bill Honoring Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield Signed Into Law
Jan 24, 2019
Washington, DC | Bipartisan Bill Authorizes Treasury to Mint Commemorative Coins to Honor the Founding of the HallRepresentative Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren...
Neal Statement on Cancellation of Hearing on Shutdown’s Impacts
Jan 24, 2019
Washington, DCWays & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after cancelling tomorrow’s scheduled hearing on the impact of the government shutdown on the...
Neal Responds to Possibility of Trump Administration Easing China Tariffs
Jan 19, 2019
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement responding to reports that the Trump Administration may lift some...
Neal Statement on Secretary Mnuchin’s Refusal to Testify Before Ways & Means Next Week
Jan 18, 2019
Washington, DC | Asks Secretary to Reconsider Decision Given Cancellation of Davos TripToday, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after Department...
Neal Requests Secretary Mnuchin Testify at Ways & Means Hearing on Shutdown Impacts
Jan 17, 2019
Washington, DCLast night, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to Department of Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Steven Mnuchin, inviting him to appear before the...
Neal Statement on Defeat of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in UK Parliament
Jan 15, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the UK Parliament voted to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal:...
Neal Calls on Secretary Acosta to Help Furloughed Workers Access Unemployment Insurance
Jan 15, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Alexander Acosta calling for guidance to be issued that would ensure...
Neal Statement on House Passage of TANF Extension
Jan 15, 2019
Washington, DCWays & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement this evening after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 430, the TANF Extension Act of...
Neal Calls on Secretary Mnuchin to Delay Removal of Russian Sanctions to Allow for Meaningful Congressional Review
Jan 11, 2019
Washington, DCFollowing this afternoon’s classified congressional briefing, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin requesting a...
Neal Delivers Floor Remarks in Support of Legislation to Fund the Treasury Department and IRS
Jan 9, 2019
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) I rise in support of H.R. 264. This bill appropriates desperately needed funds for Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. As the shutdown...
Neal Praises Passage of House Resolution on ACA Lawsuit
Jan 9, 2019
Washington, DC Today, Ways & Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a resolution affirming the House Counsel’s...
Neal Statement on House Passage of Treasury and IRS Funding
Jan 9, 2019
Washington, DC Today, Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 264, legislation to fund the Treasury...
Neal Statement on President Trump’s Speech to the Nation Regarding Border Wall Funding
Jan 9, 2019
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement tonight on President Donald J. Trump’s speech to the nation this evening on border wall funding and the federal government...