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United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-Mass.), Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.), Bill Keating (D-Mass.), Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), and Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), today announced that… Read more »

Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Announces Over $104 Million in Federal Grants to Combat Homelessness Read more »

This week, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means voted to pass important government funding legislation. The bill’s transformative investments will help working families with the cost of living, create American jobs, and support the vulnerable. “In this pivotal moment, the Congress has risen to meet some of the most pressing challenges at home and… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after President Biden requested that Congress vote to suspend permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia: “As I said earlier this week, we must go further in responding to Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine — that’s why I had called to suspend permanent normal trade relations and… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking one year since President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law: “In the face of immense challenges, the American Rescue Plan enabled our nation to defy expectations as it recovered from the COVID-19 crisis. Ways and Means Democrats ensured that the law included enhanced… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means voted to pass government funding legislation. The bill’s transformative investments will help working families with the cost of living, create American jobs, and support the vulnerable. “In this pivotal moment, the Congress has risen to meet some of the most pressing challenges at home and abroad,”… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) M/ Speaker, I rise today with great sorrow as the Ukrainian people continue to endure Russia’s brutal invasion.  We’ve all seen the heartbreaking footage of this war’s innocent victims. We’ve heard the harrowing stories of families who have been torn apart. And we’ve watched with admiration as the Ukrainian people have courageously defended their… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2471:   “In this pivotal moment, the Congress has risen to meet some of the most pressing challenges at home and abroad. This legislation will create good-paying jobs, lower costs for families, and support those in need. Republicans starved the… Read more »

Tonight, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act: “Our trade policy is a powerful tool we must use to condemn Putin’s aggression and pursue peace. This legislation to ban the import of Russian energy products and evaluate Russia’s access to the… 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) February 2022 jobs report: “Our nation’s recovery continues to shatter expectations, and today’s impressive jobs report is a resounding signal that our labor market is resilient. Positive revisions to recent months further demonstrate that… Read more »