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Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes $123 million to advance West-East Rail.   “I am very pleased with this announcement and the steady progress we continue to make in bringing… Read more »

The state Department of Transportation has approved a new five-year capital investment plan which includes another huge sum of money to advance the vision of West-East Rail. The $123 million will be used to make track improvements between Springfield and Worcester, plan and design a future station in Palmer, and add capacity to track in Pittsfield. It will also fund preliminary… Read more »

It’s never too late to celebrate a big federal grant for an important historic preservation project.   At a Town Hall gathering on Tuesday with town officials and news reporters, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, touted a $750,000 payback from the 2023 U.S. budget to the town for critical restoration of the Town Hall cupola in May 2022.   The cupola's deterioration… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined State Representative and Interim Town Manager Smitty Pignatelli to announce a $750,000 earmark for the Lenox Town Hall Restoration Project.   The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Congressman Neal included funding for this project in the Fiscal… Read more »

US Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) and Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of US-Ireland diplomatic relations on Thursday, July 11.   Established on October 7, 1924, when Irish Ambassador Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials to US President Calvin Coolidge,… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s nomination of Deva Kyle to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC):   “PBGC plays a vital role in securing the hard-earned pensions of so many workers, and strong leadership at the agency means strong results for the… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced joint action with Mexico to safeguard North American steel and aluminum industries from China’s unfair practices: “The most pro-worker president is revitalizing key North American industries to protect our workers and national security, as well as… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That was a beautiful tribute. I join you in honoring the life and legacy of Chandler Mason. She was a dedicated public servant, most recently as the Legislative Director for Congresswoman Sanchez and previously with Congressman Evans. She was a bright smile in this room and a cherished colleague to so many. A leader and trusted… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01) and U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Ireland diplomatic relations.   Established on October 7, 1924, when Irish Ambassador Timothy Smiddy… 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) June 2024 jobs report:   “It’s another month of solid job growth under President Biden that would’ve been hailed as a celebration under the former president. Record job creation, consistent wage growth, and high consumer confidence are… Read more »