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Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass the second of two appropriations bills, averting a sixth government shutdown in as many months. This legislation supports education and job training and placement programs, reinforces America’s global leadership, and keeps communities safe and secure.   “Once again, the adults in the room have delivered for the American people. In… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) It’s always a pleasure to welcome back one of our own before our storied Committee. Secretary Becerra, thank you for being here today. Democrats have transformed our nation by prioritizing the well-being and the wallets of the American people, re-building our economy from the bottom-up and middle-out, and the results are record-breaking. 15 million jobs… Read more »

Conversations on a united Ireland should get underway, US politicians have said after the visit by Irish leaders to Washington sparked optimism over the future of the island. Influential Irish-American Congress members have said talks on a border poll are now “entirely appropriate” and have urged preparations to get underway in order to avoid a Brexit-style “debacle” in the aftermath of… Read more »

Leading US politicians have said discussions need to start on a united Ireland to avoid a “Brexit-style debacle” in the aftermath of a rushed border poll. Prominent members of Congress suggested the US will be on hand to provide a mediatory role to guide the process through in the same way the Good Friday Agreement was achieved over 25 years ago. Congressman Richie Neal, who played a… Read more »

Once again, hope and history rhymed on the island of Ireland when Michelle O’Neill, the 47-year-old vice president of Sinn Fein from County Tyrone, was elected First Minister in the north of Ireland’s power-sharing government. An Irish nationalist has not held this important and highly symbolic position since Ireland was partitioned in 1921. In another example of the changing political… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of D-Day veteran Samuel James “Jim” Hanna.   “A product of the ‘Greatest Generation,’ Jim Hanna was one of a kind. Much like his fellow servicemembers, he did not ask for special recognition for what took place on June 6, 1944. Jim served with a great sense of patriotism, a quality he… Read more »

House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the Direct File pilot program: “The historic Inflation Reduction Act continues to lower costs and make lives easier for the American people, and now, for the first time ever, many taxpayers can file directly with the IRS. Direct… Read more »

(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 »