By Mike Lillis, The Hill House Democrats are lining up against a gas tax holiday, creating additional barriers for President Trump as he struggles to battle inflation and the rising costs at the...
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Democratic Rep Asks For Probe Of Private Credit In 401(k)s
May 12, 2026
By Tracey Longo, Financial Advisor A top congressional Democrat is asking a federal watchdog to scrutinize the growing push to bring private credit investments into 401(k) plans, warning that...
Neal Requests GAO Report on Private Credit in Retirement Plans
May 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC— As alternative investment vehicles become more readily available, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) requested the Government...
Neal: Gas prices are hurting the national economy
May 11, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier U.S. Representative Richard Neal said he believes skyrocketing gasoline prices are hampering the nation's economy. AAA reported last week...
Neal plans broad tax agenda if House control changes
May 11, 2026
By Brian Faler, POLITICO Democrats appear poised to retake the House, and Rep. Richard Neal is quietly making plans. The Massachusetts Democrat has a clear path back into the chairmanship...
Neal Statement on April 2026 Jobs Report
May 8, 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 April 2026 jobs...
Longmeadow High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
May 5, 2026
WATCH HERE By Areta Odiah, 22 News LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Jenny Lu, a senior at Longmeadow High School, has been named the state’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Lu’s artwork...
Barnes Air National Guard Base gears up for F-35 arrival
May 5, 2026
WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The first F-35 stealth fighter jet is scheduled to arrive at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield next month, in June. This...
Neal Statement on Latest Trump Data Exposure
May 1, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Washington Post discovered the Trump Administration exposed Social...
Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers
May 1, 2026
It is the latest technical problem related to the Trump administration’s push to create a national directory of health providers. By Dan Diamond and Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post The Trump...
Springfield celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony
May 1, 2026
WATCH HERE by: Lindsey Genatossio SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Indian Orchard Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony in Springfield. U.S. Congressman Richard Neal...
Neal Statement on Expanding Retirement Savings Through Auto IRA Legislation
Apr 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to expand...
Neal applauds Mercy Medical Center-Baystate Health Agreement
Apr 30, 2026
WATCH HERE By Kayleigh Thomas, 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal is expressing his thoughts on Baystate Health signing a joint agreement with Trinity Health of New England...
Neal calls Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act ‘a step backwards’
Apr 30, 2026
LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere. In a 6-3...
Neal Statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
Apr 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on Louisiana v. Callais: “Today’s decision is a stain on the Supreme...
Neal Opening Statement at Worker and Family Support Markup
Apr 29, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the strong, bipartisan work by our colleagues that has resulted in the six bills we are marking up today. They listened...
What a Difference 35 Years Make
Apr 29, 2026
By Ray O'Hanlon, Irish Echo Richard Neal was just a couple of years into his congressional career when Queen Elizabeth came to Capitol Hill to address the Houses of Congress. Neal had no beef with...
Neal Statement on Baystate Health’s Acquisition of Mercy Medical Center
Apr 28, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the announcement that Baystate Health will be acquiring Mercy Medical Center: “I am pleased that...
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with Health System CEOs
Apr 28, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Rightfully feeling the heat of the public’s anger, the majority is holding their third hearing on health care in as many weeks, all to...
Neal Statement on GAO Report Exposing Data Security Failures at Treasury
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after a newly released GAO report requested by Ways and Means Democrats found...