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(As prepared for delivery) For the past year and a half, we have focused our energies on responding to the devastation, economic uncertainty, and tragic loss of life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But today we are meeting with renewed optimism and an eye toward the future: not just our next year of recovery, but also the next decade ahead. We are in a position to look to the… Read more »

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration withdrew a Trump Administration proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that would have eliminated broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and potentially kept millions of Americans from the temporary food… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s resolution of the long-standing Boeing-Airbus trade dispute: “I commend Ambassador Tai and the Biden Administration for resolving one of the longest trade disputes in U.S. history in a manner that delivers for American workers and businesses.… Read more »

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s resolution of the long-standing Boeing-Airbus trade dispute: “I commend Ambassador Tai and the Biden Administration for resolving one of the longest trade disputes in U.S. history in a manner that delivers for American workers and businesses.… Read more »

Springfield, MA –Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement today as President Joe Biden met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Cornwall, England during his first overseas trip as president. The lack of an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union over the post-Brexit trade rule known as the… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery) After nearly a year and a half of devastation, economic uncertainty, and the loss of more than half a million American lives, we meet today at a moment of renewed optimism as our nation continues to make significant strides in eradicating COVID-19. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership - and the diligence of public health officials, health workers, and… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget: “President Biden’s budget makes crucial investments to get our economy back on track and help all people—including our country’s most vulnerable populations—live healthier, more… Read more »

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Governor Baker attended the groundbreaking for a new taxiway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Thursday afternoon. It was an exciting day at Barnes Thursday, as members of the 104th Fighter Wing were joined by Governor Baker, Congressman Neal and other state and federal leaders for the groundbreaking of the taxiway. Governor Baker said it was the… Read more »

WESTFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Thursday announced Westfield’s share of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: $9.3 million for the city government, $11.5 million for its schools and $12.8 million for Westfield State University. Neal, D-Springfield, spoke at a press conference in Westfield City Hall with Mayor Donald Humason. It was the most recent in a series… Read more »

WESTFIELD, MA – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy joined Congressman Richard Neal, Major General Gary Keefe, Westfield Mayor Donald Humason, and state and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new taxiway at Barnes Air National Guard Base. Located in Westfield at the Westfield-Barnes… Read more »