Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Thank you to the members of the Committee and our colleagues in Congress for taking the time to participate in a time-honored tradition, Member Day. I...
Agawam students win award for new writing app
Jan 21, 2025
Agawam, MA | By Mike Lydick, The ReminderThree Agawam High School students recently won a Congressional App Challenge for developing a journaling app that can serve as a safe space for students and...
Rep. Neal discusses January 6 defendant, Biden family pardons
Jan 21, 2025
Springfield, MA | By Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass NewsIn the first hours of his presidency, Donald Trump granted sweeping pardons to January 6 defendants and, on Tuesday, we’re heard exclusively...
‘The darkest inaugural address ever’: Mass. congressional delegation reacts to Trump’s speech
Jan 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. | By Adam Reilly, WGBHWhen U.S. Representative Seth Moulton of Salem attended President Donald Trump’s first inaugural address back in 2017, he thought Trump’s reference to building...
Here’s how U.S. Rep. Richard Neal is preparing for another Trump presidency
Jan 20, 2025
North Adams, MA | By Sten Spinella, The Berkshire EagleWhen President-elect Donald Trump officially takes office on Monday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will be there. “Members can make their own...
Holyoke welcomes federal boost for Sublime Systems and plans to make cement with hydropower
Jan 18, 2025
Holyoke, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comSublime Systems welcomed Mayor Joshua A. Garcia and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, Friday to the now-vacant 16-acre site the Somerville firm...
Neal Highlights Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit Program at Future Home of Sublime Systems
Jan 17, 2025
Holyoke, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and Sublime Manager of Project Development and Community Relations Pat Beaudry to highlight the Qualifying...
Neal, Sánchez Statement on Section 301 Investigation into China’s Unfair Maritime Industry Trade Practices
Jan 17, 2025
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sánchez (D-CA) released the following statement after the Biden...
Neal Statement on Biden Administration’s Latest Action to Lower Drug Prices
Jan 17, 2025
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration's announcement of the selection of the next 15...
Neal Statement on House Passage of H.R. 33
Jan 15, 2025
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on GOP Tax Scam
Jan 14, 2025
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) I came to this Committee because I believe in the tax code as an engine for change, and I want to be clear: I’m pro-growth, pro-prosperity, and pro-a fair...
Neal Opening Statement at Committee on Ways and Means Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress
Jan 14, 2025
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before I begin, the wildfires in California are devastating, and I know I speak for all of us when I say, Congresswomen Chu and...
Rep. Richard Neal seeks workable agenda, not ‘chaos’ in second Trump term
Jan 13, 2025
Agawam, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comA workable agenda that can pass a closely-divided Congress — that’s what U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said he wants to hear from the president-elect at...
Neal Announces $7,888,000 in Federal Funding for Hamilton Street Reconstruction Project
Jan 13, 2025
Southbridge, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Southbridge Town Manager John Jovan, Jr., Southbridge Director of Economic Development and Planning Peg Dean, and state and local officials...
Ireland has ‘elevated role’ in trade talks with Trump, says US congressman
Jan 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. | By Claire Scott, The TimesIreland will play an “elevated role” in Europe in negotiating trade deals with Donald Trump, a leading US congressman has said. The ancestral and...
North Adams, Partners Celebrate $17.3M in Federal Money Toward Bike Path
Jan 10, 2025
North Adams, MA | By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshiresIt's been 26 years since the concept of a Connecticut to Vermont bike trail was first proposed — and 130 since a proposal was put forward for a path...
$17.3 Million RAISE grant will prepare a 9.3-mile shared-use path connecting northern Berkshire communities for construction
Jan 10, 2025
North Adams, MACongressman Richard Neal announced a major federal grant award on Friday from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity...
Neal Statement on December 2024 Jobs Report
Jan 10, 2025
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) December 2024 jobs report: "The...
Neal Statement on Record-Shattering ACA Enrollment
Jan 8, 2025
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on record-breaking Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollment, with nearly 24...
Ranking Member Neal Announces Ways and Means Democrats’ Subcommittee Assignments for 119th Congress
Jan 8, 2025
Washington, D.C.Today, Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) announced the Democratic membership and ranking members of the Ways and Means Committee's subcommittees for the 119th Congress....