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Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Pittsfield native, Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher.   “As a father, my heart goes out to Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher’s mother and father during this difficult time. Any parent will tell you there is no greater pain than the pain of losing a child, and Jacob Galliher was beloved by all. Staff… Read more »

Ahead of Ways and Means Republicans calling another closed-door session to peddle refuted claims, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) blasted their illegitimate, fact-free inquiry and demanded transparency for the American people: “I struggle to call House Republicans’ fishing expedition an investigation when it’s been run without any investigating. It’s been… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before we get into the substance of these bills, I want to take a moment to recognize Rep. Dan Kildee for his years of service to the Committee following the news that he will leave Congress at the end of this term. Dan, a native son of Flint, has been a passionate advocate for his fellow Michiganders and a crucial leader on trade… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Ways and Means Committee Member Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) announced that he will retire at the end of the 118th Congress: “Congressman Dan Kildee has been a legislator’s legislator, and his retirement is a loss for the Ways and Means Committee and the people of Michigan’s Eighth… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement lauding the second anniversary of the Bipartisan infrastructure Law:   “With a four vote margin and bipartisan consensus, Democrats accomplished what many have attempted and finally put weight behind ‘Made in America.’ Modernizing our nation’s infrastructure to make travel faster, safer,… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you for calling this hearing, Mr. Chairman. Let there be no doubt that I am here today to condemn antisemitism in all its forms, including the brutal attacks launched by the terrorist organization, Hamas, on Israel on October 7.  The last month has been heartbreaking. To all those who are affected by the ongoing war, to the students who are afraid,… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after a majority of Democratic votes helped a continuing resolution pass the House of Representatives and avert another Republican Shutdown:   “There is one party in Washington who can be trusted to govern, and it’s Democrats. House Republicans flail on the very basic tenets of the job,… Read more »

House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Ways and Means Committee Member Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY) announced his departure from Congress effective February 2024:   “No one has worked harder for the people of Western New York than Congressman Brian Higgins. For nearly two decades, he has dedicated every day to… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) The last two Congresses will be remembered by the historic, bipartisan retirement wins put forward by this Committee. Many people have asked me how we’d follow those successes or for the contours of SECURE 3.0. I certainly never expected this Majority would start retirement policy with woke, broke, and legislation outside of our jurisdiction. I’d argue all… 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) October 2023 jobs report:   “This month's jobs report shows the Biden recovery, powered by American workers, is holding strong. When workers are empowered, we all win, and the recent successful labor negotiations will only build on the… Read more »