Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the tragic passing of Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackie Walorski, and two members of her staff, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts:
“I am overwhelmed with sadness over the horrific loss of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and two members of her staff. Jackie brought a passion… Read more »
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M. Speaker, I rise today in support of the CHIPS and Science Act. We are here to put the people over politics - by lowering costs, creating jobs, and supercharging our domestic manufacturing.
Our domestic manufacturing has lagged, but with this bill, we will reinvigorate our chip production nationwide. Through sensible tax credits, we will incentivize further… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act:
“President Biden and Congressional Democrats are bolstering our economy for the future, and this advancement is a major achievement for the American people. By supercharging our domestic manufacturing of… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022:
“The ease and usefulness of telehealth has been cemented throughout the course of the pandemic. Extending telehealth capabilities for Medicare beneficiaries will give our seniors… Read more »
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 6929, the Susan Muffley Act of 2022:
“Securing the retirements of American workers and giving them peace of mind has been a priority of mine throughout my time in Congress. This legislation restores the earned benefits of over 20,000… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $914,465 grant to Berkshire Innovation Center, Inc., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to help establish the Berkshire Innovation Center Manufacturing Academy. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
This project will support a technical assistance and workforce development program to… Read more »
An additional $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding is coming Pittsfield’s way, to the Berkshire Innovation Center.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will give the center $914,465 over two years to establish a “manufacturing academy” that’s meant to spur growth, and jobs, in that business sector.
The center opened in 2020 and is located at the William Stanley Business… Read more »
Today U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich and Massachusetts District Director Bob Nelson joined Congressman Richard Neal as they toured Vanished Valley Brewing Company in Ludlow to highlight the American Rescue Plan’s COVID-Relief programs and acknowledge the impact of SBA over the 69 year history of the agency.
Vanished Valley is a… Read more »
Federal officials (figuratively) lifted their glasses and toasted Vanished Valley Brewing Co., recognized on Monday morning as a small business success story.
The Ludlow brewery welcomed U.S. Small Business Administration officials, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and local dignitaries as the SBA marks its 69th anniversary this month.
Having first brewed its beers in a… Read more »
The Small Business Administration is celebrating 69 years of helping small businesses grow, expand and recover from disasters.
One local brewery’s doors have stayed open thanks to the Small Business Administration and support from Congress. Vanished Valley Brewing Company in Ludlow has seen continued success even through the pandemic.
Vanished Valley received PPP and COVID-19 Economic… Read more »
