Press Releases

(As prepared for delivery) M. Speaker, H.R. 2954, will help Americans successfully save for a secure retirement by expanding coverage and increasing retirement savings, simplifying the current retirement system, and protecting Americans’ retirement accounts. Retirement security has consistently been one of my top priorities as the Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee. Too… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022: “After a lifetime of hard work, no American should face financial uncertainty in their old age. This bipartisan legislation will make it easier for workers to save and plan for their futures. In advancing… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget: “This budget frames the Biden Administration’s vision for how we can continue the momentum of the past year and bolster the nation’s strong recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. We must invest in ongoing efforts to fight the pandemic and… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from 12 health care organizations regarding their work to combat the climate crisis. This initial request seeks feedback from a number of organizations that have positioned themselves as “early adopters” of efforts to address climate-related issues. “The impact of the… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) marked the 12th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law with the following statement: “The Affordable Care Act has dramatically improved the American health care system while shoring up the economic and health security of so many in need over the last 12 years. I cannot fathom what the… Read more »

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham), on St. Patrick’s Day 2022, awarded its highest honour – the Kennedy-Lemass Medal – to Chairman Richard E. Neal, 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… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7108, the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act. “As Russia continues its horrific, unprovoked war on the Ukrainian people, the House is moving to inflict even greater economic pain on Russia and Belarus. In conjunction with the energy… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) M/ Speaker, yesterday morning, the Congress heard directly from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. He showed us the absolute horrors that Russia is inflicting on the Ukrainian people, and he pleaded for us to do more. With this bill, today, we answer his call. Ranking Member Brady and I have been united in our desire to end permanent normal trade relations… Read more »

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, today introduced bipartisan legislation to add Ireland to the E-3 non-immigrant visa program.  The bill would allow Irish nationals annual access to any unused E-3 visas from the previous fiscal year.  In exchange,… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after introducing legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus: “President Zelenskyy’s powerful remarks to Congress yesterday only strengthened our resolve to further isolate and weaken Putin. This legislation builds on last… Read more »