Press Releases

(As prepared for delivery) It’s always a pleasure to welcome back one of our own before our storied Committee. Secretary Becerra, thank you for being here today. Democrats have transformed our nation by prioritizing the well-being and the wallets of the American people, re-building our economy from the bottom-up and middle-out, and the results are record-breaking. 15 million jobs… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of D-Day veteran Samuel James “Jim” Hanna.   “A product of the ‘Greatest Generation,’ Jim Hanna was one of a kind. Much like his fellow servicemembers, he did not ask for special recognition for what took place on June 6, 1944. Jim served with a great sense of patriotism, a quality he… Read more »

House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the Direct File pilot program: “The historic Inflation Reduction Act continues to lower costs and make lives easier for the American people, and now, for the first time ever, many taxpayers can file directly with the IRS. Direct… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks to the work of Democrats, we’ve reached historic health care milestones that are improving Americans’ health and well-being. More Americans have health insurance today than ever before, with 4 out of 5 people being able to access high-quality care for less than $10 a month.   The American people have trusted us… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement encouraging the Biden Administration to initiate a new Section 301 investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in the maritime industry: “The history of U.S. commerce began on the high seas, and today’s Section 301 petition from prominent Unions shows that this sector needs closer… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2025 budget: "As our economy continues to break records, the President's Fiscal Year 2025 budget makes good on Democrats’ promises to the American people. From lowering costs for working families to defending workers’ hard-earned Social Security and Medicare… 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) February 2024 jobs report: “President Biden addressed the nation last night about the progress and potential of the American people, and today marks three straight years of historic growth under him. There’s no better proof point of… Read more »

Tonight, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded President Biden's State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Biden was clear and unequivocal: the American people are better off today than when he took office. He spoke about the greatest comeback story that’s only beginning to unfold, and his vision for continuing to invest in all of America through… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which includes six domestic funding bills that will address the needs of American families, lower costs, confront the climate crisis, and deliver for our nation’s veterans.   “Even in the minority, Democrats continue to deliver for the American people when it matters most,” said… Read more »

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I first want to address the Views & Estimates letter under consideration today. It’s unfortunate that the current Majority has abandoned the bipartisan consensus on high-level policy goals that we found during the 116th and 117th Congress. This letter doubles down on extreme Republican policies that would make life harder for families trying to… Read more »