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Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act: “This legislation makes major investments in safe, affordable child care – a necessary step in getting our economy back on the right track and supporting families during the COVID-19 crisis. The… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) M. Speaker, today we are considering H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, which I introduced together with my friend and colleague, Chairwoman Lowey, as well as Representatives Davis, Clark, DeLauro, and Sanchez. This legislation is particularly important as our country continues to face a national emergency. All around this country, our… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) introduced the Fairness for Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, legislation to protect seniors, surviving spouses, children, and people with severe disabilities from being forced to repay extra Social Security and… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Good morning Chairwoman Brownley and Ranking Member Dunn. Thank you for inviting me today to the Subcommittee on Health’s hearing, Who’s in Charge? Examining Oversight of State Veterans Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.  I’m glad to introduce your first witness, Paul Barabani, who served as the Superintendent of the Holyoke… Read more »

HOLYOKE, Mass. — A Massachusetts hospital has been granted $8.7 million in federal funding after stepping up during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. The Holyoke Medical Center was one of the recipients in the second round of funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which will be distributing $10 billion to hospitals in… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): “Thirty years ago, during my first term in Congress, we passed the Americans with Disabilities Act to make way for a more inclusive and supportive America. This landmark civil rights victory showed that Americans… Read more »

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Every 10 years, we’re asked to complete a Census in the United States. It’s mandated by the U.S. Constitution, so the government has a better understanding where in the country federal funding should be directed to each year. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, told 22News that the Census will help make… Read more »

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal alongside President and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center Spiros Hatiras announced Saturday morning $8.7 million in federal funding will be going to Holyoke Medical Center. According to a news release sent to 22News, Congressman Neal stated what the funds will be provided for and why the medical center is receiving financial… Read more »

Western Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal has announced $8.7 million in federal funding for Holyoke Medical Center. The Democratic Chair of the influential House Ways and Means Committee visited the hospital Saturday morning to announce the funding that comes from the Department of Health and Human Services COVID Fund. WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke to Neal shortly after the… Read more »

The Holyoke Medical Center will be receiving an additional $8.7 million in federal funding, on top of its original allocation of $2.9 million distributed in early April, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal announced Saturday. Neal and HMC President and CEO Spiros Hatiras held a joint press conference at the hospital Saturday morning announcing the revised allocation. Hatiras said the hospital was… Read more »