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After nearly a year and a half of devastation, economic uncertainty, and the loss of more than half a million American lives, we meet today at a moment of renewed optimism as our nation continues to make significant strides in eradicating COVID-19. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership - and the diligence of public health officials, health workers, and… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget:
“President Biden’s budget makes crucial investments to get our economy back on track and help all people—including our country’s most vulnerable populations—live healthier, more… Read more »
WESTFIELD, MA – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy joined Congressman Richard Neal, Major General Gary Keefe, Westfield Mayor Donald Humason, and state and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new taxiway at Barnes Air National Guard Base. Located in Westfield at the Westfield-Barnes… Read more »
Westfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal and Westfield Mayor Donald F. Humason, Jr. gathered for a press conference Thursday to highlight federal funding to the city from the American Rescue Plan.
The City of Westfield is set to receive $9,185,332 and the Westfield Public Schools will receive $11,470,000.
In addition, Westfield State University was the recipient of $12.8… Read more »
Springfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after an uptick in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States.
“The recent rise in anti-Semitic violence disgusts me and is unacceptable. America must be a place where everyone feels at home and no one is left behind. We must stand with the Jewish community and condemn these hateful attacks. While… Read more »
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today announced the reintroduction of the Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act, legislation to modify an existing rail-safety grant program and increase the funding for grade crossing… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.R. 3233, legislation to establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-type commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and security relating to the terrorist mob attack on the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021. The Commission would also be charged with making recommendations to prevent future attacks on our… Read more »
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The gradual decline in our federal infrastructure investment has resulted in an alarming number of crumbling roads and bridges and an undersupply of affordable low-income housing and community-based investments. In addition, structural inequities within our tax code are exacerbating these infrastructure deficiencies within historically marginalized communities.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, landmark legislation that strengthens the nation’s defenses against hate crimes committed against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. This bipartisan bill, which will help combat the growing and grave crisis of anti-AAPI discrimination, violence and bigotry stemming from the… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA—This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan will be delivered on July 15:
“The American Rescue Plan delivered the immediate relief our country… Read more »
