Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement regarding the 28th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: “Twenty-eight years ago, the governments of Ireland...
Neal Statement on the March 2026 Jobs Report
Apr 3, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the March 2026 jobs report:...
Congressman Neal concerned over President Trump’s plan regarding Iran war
Apr 1, 2026
by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations in Iran could end soon, stating that a formal deal is not required for the United...
Congressman Neal visits Holyoke High School, praises student goals
Apr 1, 2026
WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to meet with students and observe the district’s progress following its recent exit...
Transportation chief anticipates ramp-up of subway car production at CRRC, says workers at Springfield plant should be proud
Apr 1, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up at CRRC following a customs dispute. Phil Eng said he’s working to keep the plant open even...
Officials: With fresh cash infusion, WMass rail projects chug forward
Apr 1, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Today, northbound passenger trains through Springfield — like the long-distance Vermonter or Knowledge Corridor trains to Holyoke,...
Neal Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Trump’s Liberation Day
Apr 1, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of Trump’s “Liberation Day”: “One year after...
Neal, MassDOT Highlight Progress on Compass Rail and Announce Additional Round of Federal Funding
Apr 1, 2026
Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, MassDOT Rail Administrator Meredith Slesinger, MassDOT...
Neal opposes ground troops in Iran, wary of Trump influencing mid-terms
Mar 31, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday that any use of United State ground troops in Iran would be considered an escalation....
US Rep. Richard Neal talks trains, Iran and ICE at airports
Mar 27, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on to end the conflict in Iran. President Donald Trump has said so, but that's...
Neal Slams Republican Floor Stunt to Avoid Trump Administration Oversight
Mar 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) slammed House Republicans for sneaking a change in their rule that blocks Congress’s ability to bring forward...
Neal Opening Statement at Tax and Tax Administration Markup
Mar 25, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in Washington, and the people still are left wondering when Republicans will finally come...
Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade kicked off with call for immigration reform
Mar 22, 2026
By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com HOLYOKE – As the 73rd St. Patrick’s parade kicked off Sunday, celebrants were reminded that much of the city and the nation was built by people from...
Seeking the next chapter in America’s shared story with Ireland
Mar 21, 2026
By U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, a defining moment that has changed the course of world history. With the establishment of a...
Neal Statement on the 16th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Mar 20, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into...
Neal praises release of train components to Springfield manufacturer
Mar 20, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal says he's pleased a standoff between the federal government, and a Springfield rail car...
150 employees at Springfield factory to return to work after release of Red Line subway car shells seized by customs
Mar 19, 2026
By Tonya Alanez and Lauren Albano Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent Nearly 150 workers at a Springfield factory who were temporarily laid off because US Customs and Border Protection seized subway...
A federal hold, furloughs and a card on St. Patrick’s Day: What we know about CRRC rail cars returning to Springfield
Mar 19, 2026
LISTEN HERE WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By James Paleologopoulos LUCAS WILLARD: After struggling at first to meet deadlines and other issues, a rail car manufacturer in western...
U.S. customs to release subway car shells, easing materials shortage at Springfield plant
Mar 18, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Customs and Border Protection will release imported subway car shells that have been impounded for months, leading to furloughs at a Springfield...
Berkshire health leaders warn Medicaid cuts could affect local services
Mar 17, 2026
By Talia Lissauer, The Berkshire Eagle PITTSFIELD — Berkshire County’s already stretched health system faces mounting pressure from federal funding uncertainty and the One Big Beautiful Bill...