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...
Multiemployer pension reform effort launches in Washington
Mar 14, 2018
Washington, DCA congressional effort to solve a multiemployer pension fund crisis got underway Wednesday with the first meeting of a special joint select committee of House and Senate members,...
Congressman Neal honored at 26th annual Washington DC National Gala
Mar 14, 2018
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Congressman Richard Neal was honored in Washington DC Wednesday night. It was a “Black Tie Affair” at the National Building Museum. It’s...
Clinton AME Zion Church rehab earns $389,000 National Park Service grant
Mar 14, 2018
Great BarringtonGREAT BARRINGTON — A project that will turn a historic African-American church building into a center for African-American culture and local heritage got a critical boost...
Neal to Host Forum to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Mar 13, 2018
Washington, DCCongressman Neal, the Embassy of Ireland to the United States and the Northern Ireland Bureau are hosting a public forum to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday...
Gateway graduate accepted into U.S. Naval Academy
Mar 13, 2018
Huntington, MAHUNTINGTON – Gateway 2017 graduate Frank “Franky” Tangredi’s goal was to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. When he wasn’t selected last year, instead of giving up he gave himself “a full...
Neal Joins 140 House Democrats to Urge Trump: Follow the Law; Impose Sanctions on Russia
Mar 12, 2018
Washington, DCToday, 140 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives called on President Trump to follow the letter and spirit of the law by imposing sanctions against those behind...
Greylock Shows Neal Results of Grant for Underserved Clients
Mar 12, 2018
Washington, DC PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In October, a man walked into Greylock Federal Credit Union with little cash in his account and little credit. He also didn't have heat. He hadn't paid his gas...
Rep. Richard Neal: Ten proposals to address gun violence in America
Mar 12, 2018
Pittsfield, MASPRINGFIELD — In the wake of the most recent school shooting in Parkland, Fla., students across the country are rising up to bring attention to school safety and gun control. In an age...
Neal Celebrates Renovated Hangar for 104th Fighter Wing
Mar 9, 2018
Washington, DCBARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WESTFIELD, Mass. – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman Richard Neal and Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe will join the men and...
Neal Joins Baker-Polito Administration for Announcement of $13.7 Million Project Launch of Berkshires Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Mar 9, 2018
Pittsfield, MAPITTSFIELD, MA – March 9, 2018 - Today, the Baker-Polito Administration celebrated the state’s commitment to the $13.7 million Berkshire Innovation Center, which will catalyze and...