Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this markup on a number of bipartisan bills covering health, oversight, tax and social security policies. In the health...
Democratic Health Leaders Raise Concerns about Undermining Comprehensive Health Care
Jun 19, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Ranking Committee Member Richard Neal (D-MA), Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking...
Neal Statement on Trump Administration Expansion of Junk Association Health Plans
Jun 19, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Department of Labor finalized a rule to expand the availability association health...
US Rep. Richard Neal condemns Trump administration’s expansion of association health plans, other policies
Jun 19, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal took issue Tuesday with Trump administration policies that he argued will continue to grow health insurance premiums while offering...
Massachusetts Democrats seek end to Trump administration’s ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
Jun 19, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveMembers of Massachusetts' congressional delegation urged support Tuesday for legislation to stop the Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance"...
GOP tax law to lead to higher health premiums
Jun 19, 2018
Washington, DC | Bernie Becker, POLITICO ProThe GOP tax cut passed last year will spark sharp rises in health care premiums across the country, according to a new report from the liberal Center for...
Neal Continues to Condemn Trump’s Separation of Children & Families at U.S. Mexico Border
Jun 18, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today on the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance” immigration policy which has led to thousands of young...
Neal Co-Sponsors “Keep Families Together Act” to Stop Forced Separations Along the Border
Jun 18, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal became an Original Co-Sponsor today of the “Keep Families Together Act” that would stop on the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance”...
Neal Statement on the Imposition of New Tariffs on Chinese Imports to the United States
Jun 15, 2018
Washington, DCToday, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration decided to impose a 25 percent import tax on $50...
Statement of Congressman Richard E. Neal on Controversial Trump Policy of Separating Families at U.S.-Mexico Border
Jun 15, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today in response to the controversial “zero tolerance" policy of the Trump administration where children are being...
First CTrail commuter train makes trek from Springfield to Connecticut
Jun 15, 2018
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal and other local dignitaries made the ceremonial first trip south Friday on CTrail from the renovated Union Station to...
Massachusetts lawmakers renew call for Trump administration to provide disaster housing aid to Puerto Rico hurricane evacuees
Jun 14, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveWith many families displaced by Hurricane Maria facing potential homelessness when federal aid runs out on June 30, Massachusetts lawmakers again urged the...
Massachusetts officials looking to study possible rail service between Boston, Springfield
Jun 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | WCBV BostonSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts officials plan to hire a consultant to study the possibility of passenger rail service between Boston and Springfield. Republican Gov....
Massachusetts lawmakers say North Korea agreement ‘vaguest and least detailed’ yet
Jun 13, 2018
Washington, DC | Shannon Young, MassLiveMembers of Massachusetts' congressional delegation raised concerns Tuesday about President Donald Trump's signed agreement with North Korean Leader Kim Jong...
Baker Announces Long-Sought Study Of Boston-Springfield Train
Jun 13, 2018
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCTwo initiatives are underway to bring more passenger train service to western Massachusetts. Officials predict it will strengthen the region’s economy by providing...
Neal, Governor Baker announce study of east to west rail service
Jun 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | Mike Masciadrelli, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Governor Baker joined state and local officials to announce two state transportation initiatives at Union Station Tuesday. ...
Mass. lawmakers express concerns over U.S.-North Korea agreement
Jun 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | Mary Cate Mannion, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Some state lawmakers have expressed concerns about the lack of details in the agreement between Kim Jong Un and...
tate to study feasibility of rail service from Springfield to Boston
Jun 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | Maggie, Lohmiller, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker made a major announcement on Tuesday about the future of rail transportation in the...
Region’s rail service set for boost
Jun 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | Luis Feldman, Hampshire GazetteSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, Gov. Charlie Baker and state officials are hoping to spur greater economic development across the...
Expanded north-south rail service from Springfield to begin in June 2019
Jun 13, 2018
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveAbout a year from now, travelers will be able to leave Greenfield on a morning train, make it to Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal in 4 hours, 15 minutes and be...