Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCThe premier legislative event in western Massachusetts – the annual Springfield Regional Chamber’s Outlook luncheon – heard today from a leading Democrat in the...
Neal: New NAFTA will have ‘very hard’ path through Congress
Mar 4, 2019
Washington, DC | Sabrina RodriguezHouse Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal will play a decisive role in getting Congress to approve President Donald Trump's new North American trade pact. As of...
2019 City of Bright Nights Ball co-chairs announced
Mar 1, 2019
Springfield, MA | Monica Ricci, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Spirit of Springfield announced plans for the 2019 City of Bright Nights Ball Friday morning. Congressman Richard Neal and...
Rep. Richard Neal to Trump trade rep: Exempt Springfield’s CRRC from tariff hike to grow jobs, keep fares low
Feb 28, 2019
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal on Wednesday urged the Trump administration’s top trade representative to spare CRRC-MA the 25 percent tariff imposed this summer on rail...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S.-China Trade
Feb 27, 2019
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good morning. Today we welcome Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative to discuss U.S.-China Trade. At the direction of the...
Neal Becomes Chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation
Feb 13, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) was named Chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), a bicameral, non-partisan committee that plays an essential...
US Rep. Richard Neal, Norman Rockwell Museum hold DC ‘Four Freedoms’ reception
Feb 13, 2019
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveU.S Rep. Richard Neal and the Norman Rockwell Museum hosted a Washington D.C. reception Tuesday to celebrate the Berkshire County art institution’s launch of...
As Rockwell’s ‘Four Freedoms’ roll into DC, Neal opens dialogue on the art
Feb 13, 2019
Washington, DC | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, The Berkshire EagleThe works of Norman Rockwell show an America that is striving to be better — and America isn't done striving. So says U.S. Rep....
Neal, Brady Statement on Bipartisan Commitment to Lower Drug Prices
Feb 12, 2019
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) and the top Republican on the Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement ahead of a full Committee...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the Cost of Rising Prescription Drug Prices
Feb 12, 2019
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good morning and welcome to our witnesses and audience members. Thank you everyone for being here today. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to extend...
Neal Statement on the Passing of Chairman John Dingell, Jr.
Feb 8, 2019
Washington, DCWays & Means Chairman Richard Neal released the following statement on the passing of Chairman John Dingell, Jr. of Michigan: “John Dingell loved the House of Representatives, his...
Chairman Neal Response to President Trump’s Second State of the Union Address
Feb 6, 2019
Washington, DCFollowing President Donald J. Trump’s second State of the Union Address Tuesday evening, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Richard E. Neal released the following response....
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Hearing to Improve Retirement Security for American Workers
Feb 6, 2019
Washington, DC(As Prepared for Delivery) I am pleased to convene today’s hearing on the very important topic of retirement income security. One of my priorities as Chairman of this committee...
Congressman Neal teaches class at WHS
Feb 3, 2019
Westfield, MA | Amy Porter, The Westfield NewsWESTFIELD – Congressman Richard Neal returned to Westfield High School on Friday to speak with 45 students about civic engagement. According to...
Neal & Pallone on Trump Administration’s Rebate Proposal
Feb 1, 2019
Washington, DC | “The majority of Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums and total out-of-pocket costs increase if this proposal is finalized.”Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard...
Neal announced funding for new C-5 maintenance hangar at Westover ARB
Feb 1, 2019
Chicopee, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Congressman Richard Neal Thursday announced funding for construction of a new cargo-jet hangar at Westover Air Reserve Base. Westover Air...
Congressman Richard Neal visits students at Westfield High School
Feb 1, 2019
Westfield | Sy Becker, WWLPWESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - It's not every day a western Massachusetts high school class hears directly from their congressman about the workings of government. Congressman...
US Rep. Richard Neal says Congress, White House working on infrastructure plan
Feb 1, 2019
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveAlthough lawmakers have taken little action to address America’s infrastructure spending since the White House unveiled its $1.5 trillion investment plan last...
Neal slams GOP tax law’s impacts, wants more details on Democrats’ proposals
Feb 1, 2019
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveDespite arguing that the 2017 Republican-backed tax overhaul law disproportionately benefitted wealthy Americans, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal appeared to raise...
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Parks Department Announce Major Grant for Ruth Elizabeth Park
Jan 31, 2019
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park...