As Americans face both the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting severe economic downturn, Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) today unveiled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, a legislative package that will provide much… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Small Business Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced they would disclose certain information regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)… Read more »
Springfield, MA –Four hundred gallons of milk were donated to the South Congregational Church Community Food Pantry today. The milk is being donated by Vanguard Renewables with cooperation from H.P. Hood and Congressman Richard E. Neal.
“We are so appreciative to Vanguard for this generous donation to the South Congregational Church Community Food Pantry in Pittsfield,”… Read more »
Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined hundreds of his colleagues as original co-sponsors on a House Resolution in remembrance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee introduced this resolution that recognizes June 19, 2020 as the 155th… Read more »
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The Moving Forward Act is the next crucial step we are taking to help make Americans and our country whole again.
We have endured unthinkable loss at the hands of this staggering crisis and while we have acted quickly and decisively to limit the aftermath of coronavirus, millions of Americans have lost loved ones and had their lives seriously altered in a… Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Jean Kennedy Smith on Wednesday.
“I am deeply saddened to learn that Jean Kennedy Smith has passed away at age 92. Like the brothers and sisters of her extraordinary family, Jean was a strong believer in public service and helping those less fortunate. She established Very… Read more »
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I would like to welcome U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer to discuss important trade issues that impact the health and economic opportunity of all Americans during these challenging times.
Last year, Committee Democrats worked tirelessly with you to improve the USMCA and create a successful model for good trade policy that strengthens our economy and… Read more »
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, ruling that federal employment non-discrimination laws protect all LGBTQ employees:
"As the country recognizes Pride Month, the Supreme Court reaffirms that all Americans - no matter who they love - are protected from… Read more »
On the heels of the Trump Administration’s decision not to release the names of companies that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Small Business Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reminded the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance addressing concerns the Chairmen recently raised with the agency regarding the seizure of nursing home residents’ economic impact payments:… Read more »
