Washington, DCThe once mighty Massachusetts delegation — locked out of power and languishing in the minority in Congress — may be poised to seize back some of its former glory. If some political...
Neal Statement on 2020 Census Citizenship Question
Mar 29, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today following the Trump administration’s decision to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census form: “I believe...
Family Health Center – Southbridge Celebrates Expanded Family Dental Practice
Mar 29, 2018
SouthbridgeSouthbridge, MA – Community leaders and patients gathered today at Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.’s satellite health center at 32 Orchard Street in Southbridge, MA for a ribbon...
Schott North America of Southbridge celebrates renovation, capital investment
Mar 29, 2018
SouthbridgeSOUTHBRIDGE – A local congressman on Wednesday praised Schott North America on Charlton Street as an example of how an increasingly global economy can benefit the region. U.S. Rep....
Neal Receives “Champions of the Historic Tax Credit” Award
Mar 26, 2018
Washington, DCDuring a ceremony in Washington earlier this month hosted by Preservation Action, Historic Tax Credit Coalition, and National Trust for Historic Preservation, Congressman Richard E....
Congressman Neal reflects on significance of Springfield Museum’s JFK exhibit
Mar 25, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Sunday was the final day to visit the JFK exhibit at the Springfield Museum. The special exhibit titled “Jack & Jackie: The Kennedy’s in the White...
Neal Statement on the Appointment of John Bolton as National Security Adviser
Mar 23, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today after President Donald J. Trump appointed John R. Bolton as his 3rd national security advisor in 14 months. Bolton...
Top Health Democrats’ Statement on Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Mar 23, 2018
Washington, DC Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr....
Neal, Brady Applaud Senate Passage of the Social Security Representative Payee Bill
Mar 23, 2018
Washington, DC The Senate passed by unanimous consent yesterday H.R. 4547, the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation to strengthen and...
Neal Statement on President Trump’s Signing of Section 301 Trade Action with China
Mar 22, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump announced the Administration’s findings from the Section 301...
Neal Statement on FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Package
Mar 22, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2018. “While this spending package is far from ideal, I...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing with Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
Mar 22, 2018
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Secretary Ross, I want to welcome you on behalf of the Committee Democrats. Today’s hearing is an opportunity for us to hear from you directly about the...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Trade Policy Agenda
Mar 21, 2018
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Ambassador Lighthizer, I want to welcome you on behalf of the Committee Democrats. Today’s hearing is an opportunity for us to hear from you and for...
US Rep. Richard Neal says White House should focus on opioid abuse treatment and prevention, expanding access through Medicaid
Mar 21, 2018
Washington, DCAlthough U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, offered that the Trump administration's plan to combat opioid abuse includes some proposals lawmakers can generally agree on, the Springfield Democrat...
Neal Statement on Six Month Anniversary of Hurricane Maria
Mar 20, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today on the six month anniversary of Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico. "Today marks six months...
Hillcrest Commons Promotes Concurrent Therapy To Neal
Mar 17, 2018
Pittsfield, MAPITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hillcrest Commons would like to expand its group and concurrent therapy programs, but a 7-year-old Medicaid and Medicare law prevent it from doing so. But, now...
Congressman Richard Neal visits NYSE for Ireland Day
Mar 17, 2018
New York, NYNEW YORK, NY (WWLP) – U.S. Congressman Richard Neal visited the New York Stock Exchange to meet with Irish tech innovators, as part of “Ireland Day 2018.” Ireland Day 2018 was held ahead...
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Mar 16, 2018
Washington, DCLast Tuesday night at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., I hosted a forum to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. This groundbreaking political...
Housatonic Heritage wins grant for historic Clinton Church
Mar 15, 2018
Great BarringtonGreat Barrington — Efforts to revive the historic Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church got a shot in the arm Tuesday (March 13) when it was announced that the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area...
Neal Opening Statement at Meeting of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans
Mar 14, 2018
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Let me start by saying that I’m very pleased to be a member of this committee and I’m hopeful that by working together on a bipartisan basis we can address...