Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveAs the 116th Congress convened for the first time Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal officially took over as the Ways and Means Committee’s chairman -- a...
Incoming Democratic tax chairman won’t make quick grab for Trump’s returns
Jan 3, 2019
Washington, DC | Brian Faler, POLITICOHouse Democrats’ point man on taxes is advocating a go-slow approach to the battle with President Donald Trump over his tax returns, despite pressure from the...
Neal Statement on the Passing of Audrey Geisel
Dec 21, 2018
Washington, DC“I am deeply saddened to learn that Audrey Geisel passed away this week at age 97. She was a remarkable woman who took great joy celebrating the literary legacy of her late husband...
Neal Announces New Washington, D.C. Office Location
Dec 21, 2018
Washington, DCU.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that the Office of Massachusetts’ First Congressional District has moved to Room 2309 in the Rayburn House Office Building. The wing of...
US Rep. Richard Neal says Ways and Means Committee to prioritize health care protections, retirement savings
Dec 21, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat and the newly minted House Ways and Means Committee chairman, said the powerful tax-writing panel will...
McGovern, Neal poised to lead on key committees in 116th Congress
Dec 21, 2018
Washington, DC | Scott Merzbach, Daily Hampshire GazetteWhen the 116th U.S. Congress begins meeting Jan. 3, the congressmen who represent communities across western Massachusetts in the 1st and 2nd...
Neal Formally Named Next Chairman Of House Ways And Means Committee
Dec 21, 2018
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMC House Democrats Thursday formally voted to make Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal the next chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. ...
Neal Statement on Becoming Chairman-Designate of the Ways & Means Committee
Dec 20, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after becoming Chairman-Designate of the House Committee on Ways & Means: “I am grateful to my colleagues...
US Rep. Richard Neal secures House Ways and Means chairmanship
Dec 20, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveAfter weeks of speculation, House Democrats formally voted Thursday to name U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, as the chamber's next Ways...
Congressman Richard Neal to serve as chairman of House Ways and Means Committee
Dec 20, 2018
Washington, DC | Monica Ricci, WWLP(WWLP) - U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will serve as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. In a statement sent to 22News, the congressman said he is honored...
Ways & Means Democrats Urge USTR Enforcement of Peru Trade Agreement Environmental and Labor Standards
Dec 19, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and the Democrats of the Ways & Means Committee sent U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Robert Lighthizer a letter expressing...
US Rep. Richard Neal pledges to take ‘immediate action’ to protect ACA in wake of court ruling
Dec 17, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat who is expected to lead the House Ways and Means Committee, pledged to take “immediate action” when the...
House Democratic Health Leaders Blast Court Ruling Undermining ACA
Dec 15, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby...
US Rep. Richard Neal donates to Toy for Joy, urges others to do the same
Dec 15, 2018
Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Roman, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD - US Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., has made donating to Toy for Joy an annual tradition. “It’s the gold standard,” said the congressman who was...
Neal Statement After Congress Passes Farm Bill
Dec 14, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after Congress passed a $867 billion farm bill. "I want to commend the efforts of my colleagues on the Agriculture...
Westfield Bank ATM installed at Springfield’s Union Station
Dec 14, 2018
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Every week, people passing through Springfield's Union Station inquire about the availability of an ATM. On Friday, Congressman Richard...
Franklin County farmers pleased with passing of $800M farm bill
Dec 14, 2018
Deerfield | Jennifer Zarate, WWLPDEERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Franklin County farmers are glad a bill has passed, calling it long overdue. "We're happy with the bill that's heading to the...
Incoming Dem chairman open to hearing on ‘Medicare for all’
Dec 13, 2018
Washington, DC | Peter Sullivan, The HillThe incoming chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.), said Tuesday that he is open to holding hearings on...
Neal, Markey, Warren, McGovern Announce $10 Million of Federal Investment in Western Massachusetts Freight Line
Dec 10, 2018
Washington, DC | Will help modernize the New England Central Railroad main line through Western MassachusettsWashington (December 10, 2018) – Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and...
Neal and Pallone Urge Homeland Security Department to Withdraw Harmful New Public Charge Rule
Dec 10, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland...