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At a press conference on April 22, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) spoke alongside legislators, and local and state officials, announcing the design of East-West Rail will begin this summer. East-West Rail, part of the “inland route,” is a major component to the state’s Compass Rail project, connecting points around Massachusetts with Springfield at its heart. “Springfield is the… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the departure of International Trade Policy Advisor Katherine White, who has been appointed to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator: "I join in congratulating Katherine White on her new role as Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator at USTR,… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced their latest actions to expand access to affordable, high-quality care and support caregivers: “Nursing home residents and their families deserve to know that they will be safe and well-cared for in long-term care homes, and the latest actions taken by… Read more »

East-west passenger rail connecting all of western and central Massachusetts to Boston — without the traffic-clogged MassPike — is the region’s number one economic development priority.   That’s what U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said, after an hour-and-a-half-long meeting between local lawmakers and state transportation officials tasked with making the project happen,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement applauding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) approval of the MassHealth Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.   “Massachusetts has long led the nation in its efforts to improve and expand access to health care and health care delivery, with every child and 97% of the adults having health… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for initiating a Section 301 investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in the maritime industry:   “With our historic leadership on domestic manufacturing and success in building out domestic supply chains, Democrats are returning American… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Thank you, Mr. Chairman.   Before I begin, this week, an esteemed member of the Ways and Means Staff will head to the Biden Administration to lead textile negotiations for the United States Trade Representative. Katherine White has been a dedicated and diligent staffer, and her work on the frontlines of negotiating USMCA make her the perfect pick… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Ambassador Tai, welcome back to the Committee. You’re joining us in a time of great progress and potential. 15 million jobs have been created under President Biden, wages continue to rise, and unemployment has been under 4% for the longest span in decades. Our economic success has defied expectations. I saw a headline in the Wall Street Journal that… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Eileen Monaghan.   “I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Eileen Monaghan. I have had the pleasure of knowing the Monaghan family for many years, and my heart goes out to them during this difficult time. Eileen was a truly kind and intelligent person who dedicated her life to… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement today marking the end of the 2024 tax filing season: “Another smooth and successful filing season comes to a close, thanks to Democrats’ commitment to full and fair tax administration. After more than a decade of Republican underfunding, we breathed new life into the IRS with the… Read more »