Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded the final passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, in the following statement:
“This package is a seismic step forward in finally getting ahead of this vicious virus, and ultimately, ushering in a new era of government that will work better for all. In the 33 years that I’ve… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for final passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, landmark, life-saving legislation that will provide urgently-needed resources to defeat the virus, put vaccines in people’s arms, money into families’ pockets, children safely back into classrooms and people back to work. This legislation will now go to President… Read more »
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M. Speaker, I proudly stand in strong support of the American Rescue Plan.
This pandemic has been ruthless. With over half a million lives lost, we are a nation in a constant state of mourning. Sadly, we cannot take away the pain and the suffering of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones. But with this seismic legislation, we are delivering much-needed relief… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend the 2021 tax filing season, as the pandemic continues to impose titanic strain on the agency and on taxpayers. As of the end of February, the number of returns filed was down by nearly 25 percent… Read more »
Following instructions from Speaker Pelosi to begin working on an infrastructure and jobs package, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the Committee’s role:
“We have made history with the American Rescue Plan and as soon as this weekend, Americans will begin to feel the relief we have sent their way. President… Read more »
Tonight, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:
“As our nation grieves the collective tragedies of the last year, it is our responsibility to protect lives and livelihoods. Tonight, we showed the American people that the help they’ve been… Read more »
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M. Speaker, more than a year has passed since the coronavirus was first detected in the United States.
In that time, we have lost over half a million lives to this relentless virus. We are a nation in mourning - for our lost loved ones, neighbors, colleagues.
And as we mourn, much of American life is unrecognizable. Millions have lost their jobs. And… Read more »
Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission released their findings pursuant to a Tariff Act of 1930 section 332 investigation requested by Chairman Richard E. Neal last year. The report analyzes the potential economic impact of increased renewable energy commitments in New England and Massachusetts and the role of renewable electricity imports in meeting these… Read more »
A week into the most important tax filing season in recent memory, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) sounded the alarm over the first set of data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that showed the shortened filing season was already off to a slow start. The troublesome data underscores the… Read more »
Springfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal sent a letter to Governor Charlie Baker expressing concern over the lack of mass vaccination sites in western Massachusetts, resources and guidance for those who are homebound, and overall accessibility to vaccination clinics across the district.
The letter can be found HERE.
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