House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the upcoming House vote on the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019: “I am heartened by Leader Hoyer’s announcement that next week the House will vote on the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019. With no cure, people with ALS and their families face unspeakable challenges in acc... Read more »

Today, Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after being reelected Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 117th Congress: “Remaining the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee is the honor of my life, and I am immensely grateful to my colleagues for entrusting me with this responsibility. This past Congress, Ways and Means Democrats wasted no time wi... Read more »

SPRINGFIELD — Train tracks stretching into the distance appear to converge just out of view. Backers of faster passenger rail service from Western Massachusetts to Boston see several factors converging now — the new Biden administration, the need to boost the economy through a national infrastructure plan, the changing nature of the workplace even after the coronavirus pandemic, and Boston’s housi... Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA — Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding reports that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is placing $455 billion of COVID response money in the Treasury Department’s General Fund: “The President and his team have politicized the pandemic from the start, which has resulted in unfathomable sickness, death, and economic hards... Read more »

(WGGB/WSHM) -- Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal joined with the Oasis Food Pantry and volunteers to help hand out the much needed food to western Massachusetts families. After recent community feedback, the Oasis Food Pantry decided to hold their meals distribution program today instead of Friday. The mayor wished everyone a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday ... Read more »

HOLYOKE — A bright, rainbow sign greets visitors at the entrance to Harper’s Haven, a new playscape at Community Field that honors Harper Violet Brewer, who passed away at 15 months old in March. Harper’s grandmother, Laura Ferriter, presided over a ribbon-cutting Wednesday that welcomed families as well as U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, state Sen. John Velis, state Representative-elect Patricia Duffy... Read more »

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – There was a ribbon-cutting at Holyoke’s Community Field Wednesday morning to dedicate a new playground. According to a news release sent to 22News, the new playground, Harper’s Haven, is in remembrance of Harper Violet Brewer who passed away in March at 15 months old. Harper frequently visited Community Field and this donation to the City of Holyoke was made possible by the... Read more »

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A ribbon-cutting was held in Holyoke Friday to dedicate a new toddler playground at Community Field. The playground is named 'Harper's Haven' in memory of Harper Violet Brewer. Harper died this past March at just 15 months old. Today, Harper's family spoke of their daughter's love of Community Field. "She loved the swings. The photograph of her on the swings here and rea... Read more »

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Oasis Food Pantry and volunteers to help distribute much needed food and wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving Holiday. The Oasis Food Pantry held their meals distribution program on Wednesday, November 25th instead of Friday, November, 27th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Mayor Sarno states, “I am so appreciati... Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA — As the December 31 cutoff date for a number of COVID-related unemployment supports approaches, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) today emphasized the importance of Congress extending the assistance beyond the end of the year. “As case numbers rise and hospitals across the country fill, it’s clear that the end of 2020 does not mark the end of the COVID-19 cr... Read more »