(As prepared for delivery)
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks to the work of Democrats, we’ve reached historic health care milestones that are improving Americans’ health and well-being. More Americans have health insurance today than ever before, with 4 out of 5 people being able to access high-quality care for less than $10 a month.
The American people have trusted us… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement encouraging the Biden Administration to initiate a new Section 301 investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in the maritime industry:
“The history of U.S. commerce began on the high seas, and today’s Section 301 petition from prominent Unions shows that this sector needs closer… Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2025 budget:
"As our economy continues to break records, the President's Fiscal Year 2025 budget makes good on Democrats’ promises to the American people. From lowering costs for working families to defending workers’ hard-earned Social Security and Medicare… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – President Biden has put his plan for the 2025 fiscal year budget forward.
5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
Biden’s proposed budget for FY2025 includes tax breaks for families, reduced health care costs and smaller deficits, while increasing taxes on the rich. Under the proposal, the government would spend $7.3 trillion next fiscal year and… 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) February 2024 jobs report:
“President Biden addressed the nation last night about the progress and potential of the American people, and today marks three straight years of historic growth under him. There’s no better proof point of… Read more »
Tonight, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded President Biden's State of the Union address:
“Tonight, President Biden was clear and unequivocal: the American people are better off today than when he took office. He spoke about the greatest comeback story that’s only beginning to unfold, and his vision for continuing to invest in all of America through… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Knowing President Joe Biden would talk transportation at the State of the Union, U.S. Rep Richard E. Neal invited the Bay State’s transportation secretary to be his guest and talk about west-east rail.
Monica Tibbits-Nutt indicated in meetings before the speech that the passenger rail project, linking Boston through Worcester to Springfield and west to Pittsfield, is the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which includes six domestic funding bills that will address the needs of American families, lower costs, confront the climate crisis, and deliver for our nation’s veterans.
“Even in the minority, Democrats continue to deliver for the American people when it matters most,” said… Read more »
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I first want to address the Views & Estimates letter under consideration today. It’s unfortunate that the current Majority has abandoned the bipartisan consensus on high-level policy goals that we found during the 116th and 117th Congress. This letter doubles down on extreme Republican policies that would make life harder for families trying to… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement at the conclusion of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13) where discussions continued on a variety of key trade issues, including agriculture, fisheries, dispute settlement, and the e-commerce moratorium.
“The World Trade Organization… Read more »
