Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the National Taxpayer Advocate released her yearly report to Congress:
“Ushering in her first positive report since taking office, the National Taxpayer Advocate has put Republicans on notice: Democrats’ investments in the IRS are working and cutting our multiyear funding will lead to… Read more »
Today, Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) announced the Democratic membership and ranking members of the Ways and Means Committee's subcommittees for the 119th Congress.
"Ways and Means Democrats are organized and ready to be the first line of defense against the single largest threat to the American people: the Republican agenda," Ranking Member Neal said. "Under the… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on record-breaking Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollment, with nearly 24 million Americans signing up for coverage so far:
“Every year of President Biden’s term has brought a new record-breaking open enrollment. Thanks to his leadership, along with President Obama and Congressional… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House Democratic Steering Committee recommended three members return to the Ways and Means Committee:
“Ways and Means Democrats excitedly welcome back Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) for the 119th Congress. Together, we are… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement prior to attending a bill signing ceremony at the White House, where President Biden will sign H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, into law:
“After years of hard work, more than 2 million retired public servants will sleep easier knowing relief from the negative impact… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Committee Member Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) released the following statement on Medicare’s new $2,000 cap on prescription drug costs taking effect today, January 1, 2025:
“With the new year comes another way Democrats are delivering on lower costs and more breathing room for the American people,” the… Read more »
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Holyoke native and Pearl Harbor Veteran Harry L. Chandler at the age of 103.
“Harry Chandler emulated what it meant to be a part of the Greatest Generation – selflessly serving his nation without hesitation and without want for recognition. His actions on that fateful day on December 7, 1941, are… Read more »
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of former President James Earl Carter, Jr.
“James Earl Carter, Jr. led a long and distinguished life committed to service and will be remembered for his humble, yet iron-will to do good unto others. Prior to running for elected office, I recall him working with the Habitat for Humanity in the early 1970s,… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) blasted House Republicans and the President-elect for returning to their same failed playbook of putting billionaires before the American people:
“The President-elect and House Republicans are barreling toward forcing our troops, law enforcement, TSA agents, among the rest of our federal workforce, to go without pay over the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey, Governor Maura T. Healey, Major General Gary W. Keefe, Colonel David L. Halasi-Kun, State Senator John Velis, and Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe in celebrating the stationing of a new fleet of F-35 aircraft at Barnes Air National Guard Base (ANGB), which was made official… Read more »