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The House of Representatives last week approved a sweeping tax bill with strong bipartisan support — a rarity this term. Western Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal is among officials celebrating the legislation. Speaking with reporters in Springfield Friday, Neal, a Democrat from Massachusetts’ First House District, spoke highly of the tax bill that cleared the House 357 to 70… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the election of Michelle O’Neill to serve as First Minister of Northern Ireland.   “I would like to congratulate Michelle O’Neill on her election to serve as First Minister of Northern Ireland – the first Irish Nationalist leader in history to hold the seat. This is the result of two successive… 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) January 2024 jobs report: “Our economy continues to blow by expectations and propel us towards what naysayers claimed was impossible: an inclusive, sustainable recovery that didn’t sacrifice paychecks for growth. President Biden has overseen… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement highlighting the need for a new national strategy for revitalizing America’s commercial shipbuilding sector: “Our nation was built on the power of our maritime trade routes, with countless jobs created from building the ships that traverse our seas. As new threats to our shipping routes… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., says 182,000 children across the state, including around 35,000 in his district, will benefit from the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The House of Representatives passed the $78 billion tax bill with overwhelming bipartisan support this week. _____________________________________________________________________ What… Read more »

The move by the DUP to enter into power sharing has been welcomed by U.S. politicians who have taken a strong interest in Irish American issues over the years. Senator Charles Schumer, in a statement, said he was "pleased to hear DUP is moving past its long blockade and will allow the rightfully elected representatives in Northern Ireland to stand up the Assembly and power-sharing… Read more »

Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: “Once again, the American people can count on the Democrats to get things done. Another legislative achievement to add to the mountain from the last Congress that made way for unbelievable… Read more »

(As Prepared for Delivery)   Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the political parties at Stormont as they near an agreement that will restore executive government. After nearly two years of delay, Stormont is one step closer to resuming the people’s business. This is a victory for democracy and for the people of Northern Ireland.   The Good Friday Agreement marked the end… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on former President Trump’s efforts to undermine negotiations on border security.   “The number one responsibility of the federal government is national security. While President Biden and congressional Democrats have been working to negotiate a reasonable solution, those efforts are being undermined… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement regarding the General Electric Company’s Housatonic Rest of River Transportation Plan.   “After more than 70 years, communities impacted by the contamination of the Housatonic River will soon be able to access a beautiful river free of risks stemming from PCBs. However, we must ensure this process is… Read more »