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(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Chair Cantwell and Chair Johnson, for calling this important meeting today.  It’s nice to see so many of my colleagues from both Chambers and both sides of the aisle here to discuss such a critical issue. China presents one of the key and defining challenges of our time. We’ve spent the past few decades attempting to incorporate China into the… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after meeting with Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns: “The people of Northern Ireland just underwent a seismic election, and now, their newly elected officials must carry out their democratic duty through the power-sharing institutions established by the Good Friday… Read more »

Congressman Richard Neal was in Agawam, Tuesday, to announce Samantha Leary as the winner of a congressional district art competition. An art competition was held across all 435 congressional districts for students to participate. Congressmen Richard Neal announced Samantha Leary as this year’s winner. Neal said, “It was a great tribute to the city of Agawam and to Samantha Leary,… Read more »

Congressman Richard E. Neal visited Agawam High School today with Mayor William Sapelli, Superintendent of Schools Sheila Hoffman, Principal Jim Blain, Assistant Principal Chad Joyal, teachers, parents, and school administrators to congratulate Agawam High School senior Samantha Leary on being selected as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition. Samantha’s piece entitled “Red… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Monday urged lawmakers in Northern Ireland to form a government following Sinn Fein victories and despite lingering border questions with Great Britain out of the European Union and Ireland still in the trade bloc. “Brexit certainly played a significant role in the background of what happened,” said Neal, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, to… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, of Springfield, said he supports a bill in Massachusetts that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. The bill passed in the Senate last week. Neal calls the idea of allowing undocumented immigrants to have driver's licenses "a practical solution." "I think that some of the opposition has been overstated," he said. "Making sure that they… Read more »

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the outcome of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections: “The symbolic importance of the results cannot be overstated. As with any fair and free election, the real winners are the people. Voters in Northern Ireland made their voices heard and actively participated in creating the more… Read more »

The city will celebrate the new extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Crane Avenue trail crossing. The extension connects the existing trail at Berkshire Mall Road in Lanesborough with Crane Avenue. Ceremony speakers include Mayor Linda Tyer,  Jim McGrath, Park and Open Space Program manager; political… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement to mark Child Care Provider Appreciation Day: “America’s child care workforce plays an essential role in our economy and provides millions of parents with the ability to have jobs of their own. While offering a nurturing, safe environment for children to learn, grow, and play, providers allow… Read more »

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) April 2022 jobs report: “This month’s jobs report is the result of a tightening labor market that has made incredible gains in a short period of time. A historically low unemployment rate and an impressive rate of job recovery were never guarantees.… Read more »