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Chairman Neal Applauds House Passage of the America COMPETES Act

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Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022:  “The advancement of this legislation is a critical step forward in enhancing America’s global competitiveness, supporting U.S. workers, and strengthening our economy. This package contains critical trade…

Chairman Neal Opening Statement At Hearing on America’s Mental Health Crisis

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(As prepared for delivery) Welcome to the first Ways and Means Committee hearing for the second session of the 117th Congress, and the Committee’s first hearing on mental health in more than a decade. For far too long, Americans have shied away from conversations about mental health, contributing to the deeply held stigma around seeking care. While we’ve made great strides in…

Neal Marks the Beginning of Black History Month

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Today, the first day of Black History Month, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement: “Black history is American history, deserving of celebration and reflection every month of the year. This February, as we make special note of Black Americans’ indispensable contributions to our nation, it’s essential we also observe the ways in which…

Neal Statement on Historic Economic Growth under Democrats’ Leadership

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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…

Neal Joins Sánchez and 190 colleagues in urging Treasury Department to reduce IRS backlog, bring relief to taxpayers

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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…

House Committee Chairs Statement on Unveiling of the America COMPETES Act of 2022

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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…

Chairman Neal Touts Trade Title of China Competition Bill

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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…

Members of Congressional Delegation Applaud U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding For Massachusetts Projects

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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…

Massachusetts Delegation Stands with Jewish Community

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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…

Neal Announces Massachusetts to Receive $1.1 Billion for Bridges Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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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…

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