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In past Outlook columns, I wrote about the aspirations and hopes for the Valley economy as we rebuilt from the pandemic. We aspired to rebuild an economy that the Pioneer Valley deserved, one that was built by investing in the American worker and growing the economy from the bottom-up and middle-out. It was during this pursuit that I was reminded of Massachusetts’ own Jack Kennedy and his… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Welcome back to the Committee on Ways and Means, Commissioner Werfel. As always, it’s truly an honor to have you with us today, in the middle of what’s promising to be another record-breaking filing season. The dedication of the employees of the Internal Revenue Service is remarkable. I thank them for their commitment to our taxpayers and fair tax… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.   “Members of Congress take an oath to the Constitution, and with yet another political stunt, House Republicans are in direct violation of that oath. You do not impeach a Cabinet Secretary over… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) introduced the Automatic IRA Act of 2024 to dramatically expand retirement coverage for millions of workers. The legislation unlocks a key retirement savings vehicle for employees, gig workers, and other independent contractors nationwide. “Automatic IRAs are simple, effective, and proven tools to help more workers… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to welcome back Congressman Jimmy Gomez to the Committee. It’s good to have you back on the most storied dais in Congress, fighting for America’s workers and their families. Today’s hearing comes on the heels of major milestones in health care thanks to the work of Democrats. More Americans have health insurance today than ever… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after House Republicans put forward a purely political bill and refused to act in the best interest of our national security:     “I will not be a party to the Republican political games and double dealing ever, let alone over our national security interests. President Biden and Congressional… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt announced the appointment of Andy Koziol to serve as Director of the West-East Rail Project.   “Since day one of her administration, Governor Healey… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD — MassDOT’s Andy Koziol will serve as west-east rail director within the Rail & Transit Division, Gov. Maura T. Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt announced Tuesday. Koziol, with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and master’s in urban planning from Rutgers, joined Massachusetts Department of… Read more »

The House of Representatives last week approved a sweeping tax bill with strong bipartisan support — a rarity this term. Western Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal is among officials celebrating the legislation. Speaking with reporters in Springfield Friday, Neal, a Democrat from Massachusetts’ First House District, spoke highly of the tax bill that cleared the House 357 to 70… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the election of Michelle O’Neill to serve as First Minister of Northern Ireland.   “I would like to congratulate Michelle O’Neill on her election to serve as First Minister of Northern Ireland – the first Irish Nationalist leader in history to hold the seat. This is the result of two successive… Read more »