Washington, D.C.Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after House Republicans put forward a purely political bill and refused to act in the best...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Drug Shortages
Feb 6, 2024
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to welcome back Congressman Jimmy Gomez to the Committee. It’s good to have you back on the most storied dais in Congress,...
Rep. Neal stops in Springfield, Mass. to tout House’s passage of tax bill, potential impact of expanded child tax credit
Feb 5, 2024
Springfield, MA | By James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public RadioThe House of Representatives last week approved a sweeping tax bill with strong bipartisan support — a rarity this term....
Neal Statement on the Election of Michelle O’Neill as First Minister of Northern Ireland
Feb 3, 2024
Springfield, MACongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the election of Michelle O’Neill to serve as First Minister of Northern Ireland. “I would...
Rep. Richard Neal praises tax bill passed by House of Representatives
Feb 2, 2024
Springfield, MA | By Richard Damas, Spectrum News 1SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., says 182,000 children across the state, including around 35,000 in his district, will benefit from...
Neal Formulates National Commercial Shipbuilding Strategy
Feb 2, 2024
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement highlighting the need for a new national strategy for revitalizing America’s...
Neal Statement on January 2024 Jobs Report
Feb 2, 2024
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) January 2024 jobs report: “Our...
Irish American Political Leaders Welcome Stormont Breakthrough
Feb 1, 2024
Washington, D.C. | by Ray O'Hanlon, Irish EchoThe move by the DUP to enter into power sharing has been welcomed by U.S. politicians who have taken a strong interest in Irish American issues over the...
Neal Floor Remarks on Pending Agreement to Restore Government at Stormont
Jan 31, 2024
Washington, D.C.(As Prepared for Delivery) Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the political parties at Stormont as they near an agreement that will restore executive government. After...
Neal Applauds Passage of the Bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act
Jan 31, 2024
Washington, D.C.Tonight, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal decries Donald Trump comments on immigrants
Jan 26, 2024
Washington, D.C. | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comWASHINGTON – With Republicans saying any new legislation on border security is “dead on arrival,” U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal called out former...
Neal Voices Support for Use of Rail in Housatonic Rest of River Transportation Plan
Jan 26, 2024
Springfield, MACongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement regarding the General Electric Company’s Housatonic Rest of River Transportation Plan. “After...
Neal Statement on Former President Undermining Border Negotiations
Jan 26, 2024
Springfield, MACongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on former President Trump’s efforts to undermine negotiations on border security. “The number...
Neal Statement on Historic 2024 Open Enrollment Season
Jan 24, 2024
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the record-breaking 2024 Open Enrollment period: “The success of the...
Springfield Partners for Community Action to offer free tax help
Jan 22, 2024
Springfield, MA | by: Emma McCorkindale, Will Cronkhite, 22 NewsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Partners for Community Action is hosting an event ahead of tax season at their offices on...
Congressman Richard Neal honored by Dignity Alliance of Massachusetts
Jan 22, 2024
Springfield, MA | by: Melissa Torres, 22 NewsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Dignity Alliance of Massachusetts hosted an event Monday honoring Congressman Richard Neal as its Federal House...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 7024
Jan 19, 2024
Washington, D.C.Democrats are here today because of a simple truth: when we invest in workers and families, we invest in our economy. Democrats’ 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit put money back...
Neal, Smith Statement on Bipartisan Meeting with Ambassadors from Select African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Countries
Jan 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) released the following statement after hosting a bipartisan...
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 6918
Jan 11, 2024
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Happy New Year, Mr. Chairman, and to all of our Committee members. Turning to the legislation at hand, after the least productive session of...
Neal Celebrates Record 20 Million Americans Enrolled in Affordable Care Act Health Care
Jan 10, 2024
Washington, D.C.Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement following the news that a record 20 million Americans enrolled in health care...