Charlemont, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Charlemont Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds, Interim Fire Chief Dennis Annear, and members of the Select Board to announce $599,000...
Neal Mourns the Passing of Chairman Bill Archer
Jul 6, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement mourning the passing of former Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer...
Neal Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of the Big Ugly Law
Jul 2, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s anniversary of the Big Ugly Law passing the House of...
Neal Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report
Jul 2, 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 June 2026 jobs report:...
Neal Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Not Renew USMCA
Jul 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the six-year anniversary since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9504
Jul 1, 2026
First things, let’s talk about this bill doesn’t do. It doesn’t lower hospital costs, reduce drug prices, address the affordability crisis, or help hospitals struggling to keep their doors...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501
Jul 1, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort. Artificial intelligence is...
Neal Opening Statement at Tax Administration Markup
Jul 1, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) As we consider another assortment of tax administration bills, tomorrow marks one year since my colleagues on the other side of the aisle cajoled the Big Ugly Law over the...
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Federal Tax Policy in The Evolving Business of Sports
Jun 30, 2026
(As prepared for delivery) The limits of the affordability crisis in America know no bounds, and this hearing comes at a great time as we have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Families are...
Neal Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Barbara
Jun 30, 2026
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara: “Today’s decision should never have been in question, but with the...
Neal Statement on Supreme Court Affirming the Fed’s Independence
Jun 29, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have authority to...
Neal Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Dangerous Rule to Politicize Federal Grantmaking
Jun 25, 2026
With stunning new executive overreach, the Trump Administration is finding new ways to politicize the cures of tomorrow WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal...
Congressman Neal expresses concerns over U.S.-Iran deal, citing “inconsistency”
Jun 17, 2026
By Claire Overton, 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A memorandum outlining an agreement between the U.S. and Iran is currently being drafted, which includes provisions for Tehran to dilute...
‘Pleased’ Rep. Richard Neal visits new F-35s in Westfield
Jun 17, 2026
By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com WESTFIELD — The first F-35 stealth fighter landed at Barnes Air National Guard Base last week, but it’ll take about three years and $200 million in construction...
Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs
Jun 10, 2026
by Sarah Heinonen, The Reminder SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut...
Neal Opening Statement at Committee Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation
Jun 9, 2026
Neal, Doggett, Larson Statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report
Jun 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson...
Neal, Sánchez Release New GAO Report Finding the Necessity of Sánchez’s Hospice CARE Act
Jun 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today highlighted a new...
Neal Statement on May 2026 Jobs Report
Jun 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the May 2026 jobs...
Neal challenges treasury secretary on economic policies
Jun 4, 2026
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Ways and Means Committee today, where Congressman Richard Neal challenged the administration’s economic policies....