Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined State Representative and Interim Town Manager Smitty Pignatelli to announce a $750,000 earmark for the Lenox Town Hall Restoration Project. The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Congressman Neal included funding for this project in the Fiscal Year 2023 spending b... Read More »
US Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) and Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of US-Ireland diplomatic relations on Thursday, July 11. Established on October 7, 1924, when Irish Ambassador Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials to US President Calvin Coolidge, US-Ireland relations have... Read More »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s nomination of Deva Kyle to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC): “PBGC plays a vital role in securing the hard-earned pensions of so many workers, and strong leadership at the agency means strong results for the people. From starting he... Read More »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced joint action with Mexico to safeguard North American steel and aluminum industries from China’s unfair practices: “The most pro-worker president is revitalizing key North American industries to protect our workers and national security, as well as strengthen supp... Read More »
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That was a beautiful tribute. I join you in honoring the life and legacy of Chandler Mason. She was a dedicated public servant, most recently as the Legislative Director for Congresswoman Sanchez and previously with Congressman Evans. She was a bright smile in this room and a cherished colleague to so many. A leader and trusted confidant, and I’v... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01) and U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Ireland diplomatic relations. Established on October 7, 1924, when Irish Ambassador Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials to U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, U.S.-Ireland relatio... Read More »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2024 jobs report: “It’s another month of solid job growth under President Biden that would’ve been hailed as a celebration under the former president. Record job creation, consistent wage growth, and high consumer confidence are the outcomes of an... Read More »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Labour Party’s victory in the UK elections: “The partnership between the United States, United Kingdom, and Irish governments has been crucial to peace on the island of Ireland, and I look forward to working with the incoming government to build on 26 years of progress made through the Good Friday Agreement. By continuin... Read More »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron deference: “Activism from the highest bench in the land is turning our nation into a lawless place while hoarding more power for the courts. The precedent in this case made way for decades of sensible policymaking, and now, the Trump Court ha... Read More »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. United States: “248 years ago this week, our founding fathers followed a dream of creating a land governed by the will of the many after escaping the rule and edicts of a King. Yet, now, the former president’s majority on the Supreme Court has dangerously ruled ... Read More »
(As prepared for delivery) Mr. Chairman, for many of our members, today’s bills are very personal, and it’s a great reminder of the gravity of our work and all that’s possible from this dais. Ways and Means, in a way no other body in Congress does or can, reflects our values as a people. Almost 15 years ago, we took that possibility, guided by our values, to unlock a healthier, more prosperous Ame... Read More »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that emergency care in Idaho will remain available while the case returns to the lower courts: “This temporary reprieve for emergency care in Idaho doesn’t negate how Republicans threw our nation into a health care crisis and necessitated this ruling. Stripping the Ame... Read More »
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you for calling today’s hearing. As we look ahead to the reauthorization of Title IV-B, we must work together on comprehensive action to help our nation’s young people in times of turbulence. All youth deserve safe, stable environments that allow them to learn and fully experience life. We hope and believe most youth can find that within their own families, sometim... Read More »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Two years ago, Trump’s Supreme Court majority stripped the American people of a fundamental constitutional right and denied millions of their right to choose. They put countless lives at risk... Read More »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to announce a $960,000 earmark to invest in water infrastructure upgrades along Route 10 in Easthampton. The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from the Department of Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency. Congressman Neal included funding for this project in the Fisca... Read More »
