Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the 56th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law:
“For more than half a century, Medicare and Medicaid have helped millions of Americans afford their health care needs and enjoy greater financial security. From seniors who have paid into… Read more »
Springfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal visited the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to announce $3,740,728 in funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shuttered Venues Operation Grant (SVOG) program. Joining Neal for this announcement was President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame John Doleva.
“These funds are… Read more »
West Springfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, members of the City Council, and cabinet heads gathered for a press conference Thursday to highlight the funds that West Springfield will receive from the American Rescue Plan.
The Town of West Springfield is set to receive $2.8 million and the West Springfield Public Schools will receive $10.4… Read more »
Longmeadow, MA—U.S. Congressman Richard Neal (D) and Bay Path President Sandra J. Doran jointly announced that two health-focused graduate programs at the University have recently received two federal grants:
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies has been awarded a five-year, $1,500,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Primary… Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal outlined the tremendous impact that the American Rescue Plan has made in the lives of Americans nearly four months after it was signed into law on March 11, 2021.
“Thanks to this rescue legislation, we can see the results of our hard work. The American Rescue Plan included essential payments that have put money into the pockets of… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2021 jobs report:
“For the sixth straight month, our economy has added back jobs, and this month’s higher than expected number is proof that we are on a strong road to recovery. Unemployment claims dropped again this… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.Res. 503, which empowers Congress to find the truth of the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol and ensure that this assault on democracy does not happen again. This legislation will create a Select Committee charged with investigating and reporting upon the facts and causes, as well as making recommendations to prevent… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in advance of the July 1, 2021 one-year anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) entry into force:
“Congressional Democrats fiercely led the effort to ensure that the USMCA contains unparalleled labor protections, environmental provisions, and enforcement… Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on Monday to announce a $7.21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2021 Low and No Emission Vehicle Grant Program.
“The PVTA has been steadfast in fulfilling their commitment to… Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that his office will be hosting the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.).
The Challenge’s registration and… Read more »
