(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 »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA) President & CEO Cheryl Fasano to announce a $513,000 earmark to support MHA’s BestLife Center for Emotional Health and Wellness.
The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the Department of Education. Congressman Neal included funding for this project in… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, STCC President Dr. John B. Cook, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Amanda Pham to announce a $3,000,000 earmark to establish a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCE) within Springfield Union Station.
The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe and city officials at the Westfield Wastewater Treatment Plant to announce a $1,000,000 earmark for the construction of a new operations center building.
The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency.… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01) announced that he will be introducing a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
“The historic significance of this agreement cannot be understated,” said Congressman Neal. “With the 51st anniversary of Bloody Sunday approaching, let us remind… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on record-breaking Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment, representing a 13% increase over last year:
“Thanks, Obama. Thanks, Biden.” Read more »
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Clodovaldo Concepcion.
“I am saddened to learn of the passing of Clodovaldo ‘Clodo’ Concepcion, a steadfast activist for the City of Springfield, and a true embodiment of the American dream. After immigrating to the U.S. from Cuba, Clodo went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force before settling in his beloved… Read more »
