Press Releases

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Mexico published a resolution aimed at banning imports made with forced labor—a key requirement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: “Freeing workers from forced labor is a global responsibility, and it’s promising that Mexico is taking steps to uphold its commitment under the… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Bishop Talbert W. Swan, I.   “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bishop Talbert Swan at the age of 95. A prominent community and civil rights activist, Bishop Swan had a profound impact throughout the Greater Springfield Community. As founding pastor of the Spring of Hope Church of God in… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the Internal Revenue Service’s guidance that certain state rebates would not be subject to federal income tax: “In the face of global inflation, several states extended a helping hand to residents in need, and I’m relieved IRS recognizes these payments for what they are: relief.… Read more »

So, as Joe Friday might have said in a different age, just the facts, because that's what we intend to focus on this morning. On March 11th, 2020, Dr. Fauci gave his warning as to what was coming. Within three months, 20 million Americans had lost their jobs. That's the reality today. Not only have all those jobs been returned. But just as importantly, there are still 11 million jobs… 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 spoke directly to the nation, and delivered a message of progress and potential. His presidency has been marked by a commitment to rebuilding the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, and I’m proud of all the Ways and Means… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) January 2023 jobs report: “When President Biden took office, Congressional Democrats worked with his administration to rebuild our economy from the bottom up and the middle out, prioritizing the security of a paycheck, and focusing on what… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Chairman Smith. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Congratulations—you now have the best job around. I look forward to working alongside you, and I wish you the best of luck in delivering for the American people.   The Ways and Means Committee has a rich history and awesome responsibilities. Last Congress, we were guided by our mission to crush the virus… Read more »

Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on new reporting that Black Americans are three to five times as likely to be audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): “For years, Ways and Means Democrats have raised alarms over audit rate disparities between low-income and wealthy taxpayers, and today’s findings confirm that stark… Read more »

Today, Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) announced the Democratic membership and ranking members of the Ways and Means Committee’s subcommittees for the 118th Congress. “With the 118th Congress in full force, Ways and Means Democrats are ready to be the first line of defense against the single largest threat to our strong economic recovery: Republican extremism,” Ranking Member… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on federal pandemic unemployment insurance: “When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, our state unemployment insurance programs were not ready for the stress they would soon be under. But in the face of unthinkable tragedy, you act with the… Read more »