SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP/AP) – Most Americans can expect more money in their bank accounts soon, after the Senate passed a new coronavirus relief package over the weekend.
The final vote was 50-49 along party lines, with every Republican voting “no.” However, before it can be signed by President Biden, the legislation will have to be passed again by the House because… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal is confident not only that the $1.9 trillion American Rescue plan will pass the House Tuesday for the second time, but that it will pick up a few Republican votes along the way.
“We are now on the eve of passing historic legislation as it relates to the pandemic and simultaneously to economic… Read more »
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend the 2021 tax filing season, as the pandemic continues to impose titanic strain on the agency and on taxpayers. As of the end of February, the number of returns filed was down by nearly 25 percent… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The U.S. is one step closer to providing citizens a $1,400 stimulus check as the Senate passes a revised version of the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. The vote on party lines 50 to 49.
There are two differences in this bill. The income cap for those who get a stimulus check and less money in weekly unemployment checks. Now the bill has to go back to the House… Read more »
Following instructions from Speaker Pelosi to begin working on an infrastructure and jobs package, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the Committee’s role:
“We have made history with the American Rescue Plan and as soon as this weekend, Americans will begin to feel the relief we have sent their way. President… Read more »
Now that the clerks have completed their all-night reading of the 628-page COVID-19 relief bill, senators are poised to push for approval this weekend.
Beyond providing additional stimulus payments and unemployment benefits, the $1.9 trillion package would channel money to state and local governments.
City and town governments in Berkshire County stand to receive $41 million,… Read more »
BOSTON — The Massachusetts congressman and chair of the House Ways and Means Committee also addresses the challenges of getting the package onto President Joe Biden's desk wholly intact.
Watch the entire interview HERE.
##
Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- House Democrats pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, but not one House Republican voted in favor of the bill, and now it will face an uphill battle in the Senate.
People are closer to getting a $1,400 stimulus check.
The final vote was a narrow margin of 219–212, with two House Democrats breaking ranks and voting no.
There was no bipartisan… Read more »
The House passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan early Saturday morning with $1,400 direct payments to Americans and with two members of the Massachusetts delegation playing key roles in its passage.
U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was responsible for $941 billion — or about half the $1.9 trillion bill. As Rules… Read more »
Tonight, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:
“As our nation grieves the collective tragedies of the last year, it is our responsibility to protect lives and livelihoods. Tonight, we showed the American people that the help they’ve been… Read more »
