Press Releases

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Brian Donnelly.   “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Brian Donnelly, a steadfast public servant and son of Massachusetts. From his days in the Boston Public Schools to the State Legislature to the hearing room of the Ways and Means Committee, Brian lived the American Dream. I will… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Bay Path University President Sandra J. Doran to announce a $1,000,000 earmark to launch a Student Success Center at Bay Path University.   The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the Department of Education. Congressman Neal included funding for this project in the Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Today is a departure from the norm. In years past, we’ve been able to go back and forth, recognizing our policy differences, to reach consensus on institutional matters such as this. But the Oversight Plan and Views and Estimates letter put forth today start in such a partisan place that room for consensus didn’t seem possible. The governing documents of last… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Democrats strongly agree that those who took advantage of the COVID crisis to commit fraud must be held accountable. Indeed, it was Ways and Means Democrats that put $2 billion in the American Rescue Plan to fight fraud. Every House Republican voted against those investments to prevent fraud and hold criminals accountable. With this funding, the Department of… Read more »

Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded President Biden’s nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of the Department of Labor: “At a critical moment for America’s workers, President Biden has ensured the next Labor Secretary won’t miss a beat by elevating a proven leader, Julie Su. She has fought for workers’ rights and played an integral role in getting millions back… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the agreement reached by the European Union and the United Kingdom regarding the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, the “Windsor Framework”: “Today’s agreement is the result of constructive, continued engagement by the EU and the UK in search of joint solutions. I appreciate the… Read more »

Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the first anniversary of Russia’s unconscionable war on Ukraine: “In the year since Putin’s authoritarian regime invaded Ukraine, unthinkable violence and devastating loss have followed. The Kremlin’s unprovoked action remains a horrific stain on humanity. But these senseless attacks were also… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Olver.   “John Olver dedicated his life to public service, working as an educator at the University of Massachusetts before beginning his political career, including twelve years in the Massachusetts Legislature prior to his election to Congress. Over the course of his twenty-two years… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Kathleen Murphy.   “I am deeply saddened at the news that Kathleen Murphy passed away today. Those that knew Kathleen marveled at her civic mindedness, an attribute that stemmed directly from her experience as a first-generation Irish immigrant. She was my first appointment as Mayor to serve on the Civic… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) thanked Labor Secretary Marty Walsh for his service in the Biden Administration: “American workers, and our nation, are better off thanks to the service of Secretary Walsh. Under his leadership, millions of unemployed workers are back on the job, and workers have been empowered to use their rights to organize and demand… Read more »