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 similar domest... 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 mechanisms. One year ... 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 providing quality transport... 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 submission portal is now open.... Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal announced over $2.4 million for local Head Start programs today. These grant funds were secured through the American Rescue Plan that Congressman Neal helped to write. “This investment will help our local Head Start programs continue preparing children in western and central Massachusetts for success, and help parents get back to work to help grow our ... Read more »
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today after President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Massachusetts State Representative for the 11th Plymouth District, Claire Cronin, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ireland. “I am delighted that State Representative Claire Cronin has been nominated by President Biden to be the next United States Ambassado... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on Child Tax Credit (CTC) Awareness Day: “The advanceable, expanded version of the Child Tax Credit that Ways and Means Democrats included in the American Rescue Plan will give hard-working families timely, life-changing support. In just 24 days, the Biden Administration will send the... Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means visited Springfield’s Square One on Monday morning to celebrate the success of the expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan and bring awareness to the monthly payments that will begin arriving for eligible families in July. Square One’s President and CEO Dawn DiStefano, Board Members, pare... Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in California v. Texas, which rejected Republican efforts to overturn the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA): “I am relieved that the Supreme Court rejected Republican efforts to strike down the ACA. The ACA has been a lifeline for millions of Americans who de... Read more »
(As prepared for delivery) For the past year and a half, we have focused our energies on responding to the devastation, economic uncertainty, and tragic loss of life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But today we are meeting with renewed optimism and an eye toward the future: not just our next year of recovery, but also the next decade ahead. We are in a position to look to the future largel... Read more »
