Press Releases

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the departure of International Trade Policy Advisor Katherine White, who has been appointed to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator: "I join in congratulating Katherine White on her new role as Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator at USTR,… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced their latest actions to expand access to affordable, high-quality care and support caregivers: “Nursing home residents and their families deserve to know that they will be safe and well-cared for in long-term care homes, and the latest actions taken by… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement applauding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) approval of the MassHealth Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.   “Massachusetts has long led the nation in its efforts to improve and expand access to health care and health care delivery, with every child and 97% of the adults having health… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for initiating a Section 301 investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in the maritime industry:   “With our historic leadership on domestic manufacturing and success in building out domestic supply chains, Democrats are returning American… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Thank you, Mr. Chairman.   Before I begin, this week, an esteemed member of the Ways and Means Staff will head to the Biden Administration to lead textile negotiations for the United States Trade Representative. Katherine White has been a dedicated and diligent staffer, and her work on the frontlines of negotiating USMCA make her the perfect pick… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Ambassador Tai, welcome back to the Committee. You’re joining us in a time of great progress and potential. 15 million jobs have been created under President Biden, wages continue to rise, and unemployment has been under 4% for the longest span in decades. Our economic success has defied expectations. I saw a headline in the Wall Street Journal that… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Eileen Monaghan.   “I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Eileen Monaghan. I have had the pleasure of knowing the Monaghan family for many years, and my heart goes out to them during this difficult time. Eileen was a truly kind and intelligent person who dedicated her life to… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement today marking the end of the 2024 tax filing season: “Another smooth and successful filing season comes to a close, thanks to Democrats’ commitment to full and fair tax administration. After more than a decade of Republican underfunding, we breathed new life into the IRS with the… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Republicans have wasted the last sixteen months on chaos, conspiracies, and cuts, only to end up back where they always do: cutting taxes for their wealthy and well-connected friends. I’ve been around long enough to know that the lifecycle of Republican governing goes as follows: cut taxes for special interests and the top 1% and pay for it by slashing American… Read more »

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 »