In the News

Mount Holyoke’s Professional and Graduate Education (PaGE) division has been awarded $250,000 in federal funding through the office of Congressman Richard E. Neal to assist local teachers in helping their students transition back into the classroom after the long disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Neal, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, praised… Read more »

The House overwhelmingly passed legislation that would expand the tax benefits for retirement accounts to bolster the savings of Americans, many of whom have nothing banked for after they stop working.   The legislation, approved on a 414-5 vote, creates a tax credit of up to $1,000 per employee for small businesses that offer a savings plan. The bill also expands a tax… Read more »

US Congressman Richard E Neal has been awarded the Kennedy-Lemass Medal by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland “in recognition of his tireless work” to bring peace to the island of Ireland and “deepen the bonds of friendship between the US and Ireland”. The Kennedy-Lemass Medal honours US citizens of Irish heritage who have made a significant contribution to the… Read more »

President Biden would be authorized to increase tariffs on products of Russia and Belarus under legislation introduced Thursday by Congressman Richard Neal of Springfield and described as another method of punishing Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin, over its ongoing war on Ukraine. Under the bill, normal trade relations would be suspended with both Russia and its neighbor, Belarus,… Read more »

The House on Thursday sent the Senate legislation that would revoke U.S. favorable tariff treatment of Russian goods as lawmakers search for ways to isolate and inflict economic pain on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. Ending the favored status for Russian and Belarusian products would apply higher tariffs to products in cases when the standard U.S. duty is higher. The 424-8 vote… Read more »

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, another move by Congress designed to squeeze Russia's economy as its military continues assaulting Ukraine. The U.S. currently extends "most favored nation" (MFN) status to all countries but two, North Korea and Cuba. The White House backs the bill, sponsored… Read more »

Dublin City University has paid tribute to Congressman Richard Neal, one of the most influential figures in American politics; Barbara Barrett, former US Secretary of the Air Force; and Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University.  The trio were conferred with honorary doctorates (Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa) at a special ceremony in Washington last night. They join… Read more »

  Under no circumstances can there be a return to a hard border in Ireland, one of the leading political figures on Capitol Hill in Washington has said. In a speech accepting an honorary degree from Dublin City University on Tuesday, Congressman Richard Neal said the Belfast agreement “remained the path forward”. He said strand two of the… Read more »

Berkshire Community College has been awarded a $350,000 grant to acquire new simulation equipment for its nursing programs, allowing for the first substantive upgrade of such equipment since 2009. The grant was provided by state Community Project Funding secured by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield. SIM labs are designed to mimic various health care settings, such as emergency rooms,… Read more »

Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal presented the 2022 National Education Service Award to Congressman Richard Neal in Washington D.C. earlier this week. Congressman Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, was awarded the 2022 National Education Service Award at the Community College National Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community… Read more »