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Neal Statement on Historic Economic Growth under Democrats’ Leadership

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Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the latest report of gross domestic product from the Bureau of Economic Analysis:   “Under President Biden and congressional Democrats’ bold leadership, last year, our economy grew at the fastest rate in decades. This historic growth coupled with the creation of a record 6.4…

Neal Joins Sánchez and 190 colleagues in urging Treasury Department to reduce IRS backlog, bring relief to taxpayers

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Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, along with Darin LaHood (R-IL), Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Tom Rice (R-SC), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Drew Ferguson, (R-GA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Ron Estes (R-KS), together led 191 total Members of the House of Representatives in urging the…

Rep. Richard Neal, Democrats unveil America Competes Act to boost U.S. trade competitiveness with China

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U.S. House Democrats and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, unveiled this week their proposal to strengthen U.S. trade competitiveness with China. The legislation also includes $52 billion to subsidize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research, according to published reports. A global shortage of computer chips has hampered manufacturing, even of automobiles, and slowed the…

Springfield railroad bridges to be replaced as part of infrastructure improve

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Two railroad bridges in Springfield will be among the 15,000 sub-standard bridges in the nation that will be rebuilt and repaired thanks to funding provided by the recently passed federal infrastructure bill. Congressman Richard Neal, chair of the House Ways & Means Committee, was joined by Mayor Domenic Sarno and Department of Public Works Superintendent Chris Cignoli on Jan. 18 to…

House Committee Chairs Statement on Unveiling of the America COMPETES Act of 2022

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Today, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022.  The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, turbocharges America’s scientific research and…

Chairman Neal Touts Trade Title of China Competition Bill

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Today, House Democrats unveiled the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes the American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act, a Ways and Means Committee title containing critical pro-worker provisions and addressing key problems with the United States-China trading relationship. Notably, the legislation includes long-overdue reauthorization and modernization of Trade Adjustment…

Members of Congressional Delegation Applaud U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding For Massachusetts Projects

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This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced $14 billion in investments across the country to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. These funds will be delivered through a combination of resources from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and a recent disaster relief supplemental appropriation. Within its total allocations for Fiscal…

Massachusetts Delegation Stands with Jewish Community

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Salem, Mass. — Today, the full Massachusetts congressional delegation released the following statement in support of the Jewish community after the antisemitic hostage-taking incident in Texas.   January 20, 2022 We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in the wake of the horrific hostage-taking at Congregation Beth Israel. Americans everywhere have the right to worship in…

Neal Announces Massachusetts to Receive $1.1 Billion for Bridges Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced that Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over the next 5 years to support bridge repair across the state. This funding comes from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) largest bridge formula program in American history, made possible by the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program dedicates $26.5…

Armory Street bridges in Springfield highlighted in repair announcement

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Congressman Neal announced $1.1 billion in funding for bridges in Massachusetts as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Congressman Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, was joined with Mayor Domenic Sarno and Springfield Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli to announce that Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over the next 5 years to…

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