Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding proposed legislation in the United Kingdom (UK) that would allow for the dismantling of the Northern Ireland Protocol:
“Preserving peace and stability on the island of Ireland is essential. Undoing the Northern Ireland… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to continue to unfairly exclude the residents of Puerto Rico from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program:
“This harmful ruling prevents disabled and elderly people from receiving critical support they need for basic necessities like food and shelter, and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to move forward with the CSX-Pan Am Systems, Inc. merger.
“When the Surface Transportation Board approved the CSX-Pan Am merger this week, it included provisions for protecting passenger and commuter service that I found to be imperative,” said Congressman Neal.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01) joined Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and nearly every member of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, including Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ed Markey (D-MA), and Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Bill Keating (MA-09), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Lori Trahan (MA-03),… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined American Postal Workers Union Local 497, National Association of Letter Carriers 46 and postal employees at the Springfield Main Street Post Office to celebrate the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, to strengthen and stabilize the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). President Joseph R. Biden signed this bill into law on April 6,… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after his appointment to the conference committee on economic competitiveness legislation:
“I look forward to advocating for the America COMPETES Act, House-passed legislation that supports U.S. workers, strengthens our economy, shores up supply chains, and takes the toughest stance… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to ban Russian energy imports and suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus:
“Finally, these critical, bipartisan Ways and Means bills will become law and Putin will experience even greater pressure and isolation. We in Congress must do all we… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) March 2022 jobs report:
“Our nation’s hiring spree continues, with March marking the 11th straight month with over 400,000 jobs added back. Over 90 percent of American jobs lost to the pandemic during the Trump Administration have… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act:
“The price of insulin has skyrocketed, forcing too many Americans to make the unconscionable choice between taking their essential medication and affording life’s other basic necessities. The Affordable Insulin Now Act finally… Read more »
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Today, we have the privilege to once again welcome back to the Committee, Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative. Ambassador Tai, as I’ve said before, your prior work on this committee positions you to understand – better than most – the importance of U.S. trade policy in supporting American workers, families, and businesses.
It has… Read more »
