Press Releases

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the latest report of gross domestic product from the Bureau of Economic Analysis:   “Under President Biden and congressional Democrats’ bold leadership, last year, our economy grew at the fastest rate in decades. This historic growth coupled with the creation of a record 6.4… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, along with Darin LaHood (R-IL), Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Tom Rice (R-SC), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Drew Ferguson, (R-GA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Ron Estes (R-KS), together led 191 total Members of the House of Representatives in urging the… Read more »

Today, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022.  The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, turbocharges America’s scientific research and… Read more »

Today, House Democrats unveiled the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes the American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act, a Ways and Means Committee title containing critical pro-worker provisions and addressing key problems with the United States-China trading relationship. Notably, the legislation includes long-overdue reauthorization and modernization of Trade Adjustment… Read more »

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced $14 billion in investments across the country to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. These funds will be delivered through a combination of resources from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and a recent disaster relief supplemental appropriation. Within its total allocations for Fiscal… Read more »

Salem, Mass. — Today, the full Massachusetts congressional delegation released the following statement in support of the Jewish community after the antisemitic hostage-taking incident in Texas.   January 20, 2022 We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in the wake of the horrific hostage-taking at Congregation Beth Israel. Americans everywhere have the right to worship in… Read more »

Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced that Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over the next 5 years to support bridge repair across the state. This funding comes from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) largest bridge formula program in American history, made possible by the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program dedicates $26.5… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal has submitted written testimony to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) ahead of today’s public hearing on the revised application for CSX Corporation and CSX Transportation, Inc., et al. (CSX) to acquire control of Pan Am Systems, Inc., and its shortline subsidiaries. The STB is an independent federal agency that is charged with the economic regulation of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, which takes a strong step toward ensuring equal access to G.I. benefits. This bill will ensure that members of the National Guard and Reserve, who often serve side-by-side with their Active Duty counterparts yet do not currently receive the same access to vital G.I. bill benefits,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal highlighted a new report from the White House outlining how Massachusetts received more than double the amount of home energy assistance funds than it received in 2021. Through the passage of the American Rescue Plan and annual appropriations, Congressman Neal helped secure a record $307.5 million for Massachusetts families through the Low Income Home… Read more »