SPRINGFIELD, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. “As the situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, and Kabul has fallen to the Taliban, my primary concern is for the safety of our brave Armed Forces on the ground, and the American citizens who are trying to evacuate. "The fate of those Afghans who supported the United ... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) July 2021 jobs report: “The July jobs report has exceeded expectations by adding nearly a million jobs across sectors while wages rose and unemployment dropped—this is fantastic news, and a testament to President Biden’s strong leadersh... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “I am shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Trumka, a fierce advocate for the rights and wellbeing of American workers. His advocacy and dedication helped ensure transformative pro-worker policies became law. I deep... Read more »
The Justice Department on Friday said the Internal Revenue Service must hand over former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee, which is headed by U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield. “As I have maintained for years, the Committee’s case is very strong and the law is on our side. I am glad that the Department of Justice agrees and that we can move forward,... Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s position in the Committee’s ongoing lawsuit to access former President Donald Trump’s tax returns: “As I have maintained for years, the Committee’s case is very strong and the law is on our side. I am glad that the Department of Justice agrees and that we can move... Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the 56th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law: “For more than half a century, Medicare and Medicaid have helped millions of Americans afford their health care needs and enjoy greater financial security. From seniors who have paid into the system over... Read more »
Dozens of venues in western Massachusetts that were forced to close last year during the COVID-19 pandemic have now received federal aid. 2020 was supposed to be a big year for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A $21 million major renovation project had just been completed. That year’s enshrinement ceremony was to include the induction of Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett. Bu... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Monday to announce $3,740,728 in funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shuttered Venues Operation Grant (SVOG) program. Joining Neal for this announcement was Hall of Fame President and CEO John Doleva. “These funds are incredibly instrumental to operations like the Basketball Hall of F... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, on Monday announced $20 million in Shuttered Venue Operators Grant aid for COVID relief, including $3.7 million for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Of the 33 recipients in Neal’s district, assistance ranged from $11,350 for PDP Productions in Shelburne to nearly $2.9 million for Old Sturbridge Village. There were grants for ind... Read more »
Springfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal visited the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to announce $3,740,728 in funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shuttered Venues Operation Grant (SVOG) program. Joining Neal for this announcement was President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame John Doleva. “These funds are incredibly instrumenta... Read more »
