Press Releases

Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) March 2024 jobs report: “More good news for America’s workers and families with another jobs report that defied expectations. Over 15 million jobs have been created since President Biden took office, consumer confidence is… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced an updated contract with CRRC to complete manufacturing of the remaining Red and Orange Line cars at the Springfield factory.   “I applaud the MBTA and General Manager Phil Eng for putting forth a plan that will deliver on all fronts for all of… Read more »

258 Members of Congress ask Supreme Court to affirm district court decision that under EMTALA, hospitals participating in Medicare must provide emergency stabilizing treatment to patients, including abortion care when necessary.    In amicus brief—led by Sens. Schumer, Murray, Wyden, Durbin and Reps. Jeffries, Clark, Neal, Pallone, Nadler, DeGette, and Lee—lawmakers argue… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal joined President and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems Darlene Rodowicz, Vice President of North Adams Regional Hospital Laurie Lamarre, Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh, North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey, and local and state officials to commemorate the reopening of North Adams Regional Hospital… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Sublime Systems will receive $87 million in federal funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and their Industrial Demonstrations Program.   “I am thrilled that Sublime Systems has been named the recipient of federal… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of the 14th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law on March 23, 2010: “The Affordable Care Act has stood as beacon of what’s possible when the government does what’s best for the people for the last fourteen years and rewritten the story of health… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass the second of two appropriations bills, averting a sixth government shutdown in as many months. This legislation supports education and job training and placement programs, reinforces America’s global leadership, and keeps communities safe and secure.   “Once again, the adults in the room have delivered for the American people. In… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) It’s always a pleasure to welcome back one of our own before our storied Committee. Secretary Becerra, thank you for being here today. Democrats have transformed our nation by prioritizing the well-being and the wallets of the American people, re-building our economy from the bottom-up and middle-out, and the results are record-breaking. 15 million jobs… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of D-Day veteran Samuel James “Jim” Hanna.   “A product of the ‘Greatest Generation,’ Jim Hanna was one of a kind. Much like his fellow servicemembers, he did not ask for special recognition for what took place on June 6, 1944. Jim served with a great sense of patriotism, a quality he… Read more »

House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the Direct File pilot program: “The historic Inflation Reduction Act continues to lower costs and make lives easier for the American people, and now, for the first time ever, many taxpayers can file directly with the IRS. Direct… Read more »