Washington, D.C.Tonight, House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Biden spoke directly to the nation,...
Neal Statement on January 2023 Jobs Report
Feb 3, 2023
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) January 2023 jobs report: “When...
Neal Statement on Alarming Audit Rates of Black Americans
Jan 31, 2023
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on new reporting that Black Americans are three to five times as likely to be audited...
Ranking Member Neal Opening Statement at Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress
Jan 31, 2023
Washington, D.C.(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Chairman Smith. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Congratulations—you now have the best job around. I look forward to working alongside you, and I wish...
Ranking Member Neal Announces Ways and Means Democrats’ Subcommittee Assignments for the 118th Congress
Jan 27, 2023
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 118th Congress. “With the...
Neal Statement on GAO Unemployment Insurance Report
Jan 23, 2023
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on federal pandemic unemployment...
Federal funding to help improve Springfield mental health organization
Jan 19, 2023
Springfield, MA | Ashley Cook, 22 NewsCongressman Richard Neal announced federal funding for Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA) in Springfield. A total of $513,000 is designated through...
Neal Announces $513,000 for Mental Health Association, Inc.
Jan 19, 2023
Springfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA) President & CEO Cheryl Fasano to announce a $513,000 earmark to support MHA’s BestLife Center for...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal obtained $3 million earmark
Jan 17, 2023
Springfield, MA | Paul Tuthill, WAMC Northeast Public RadioAdditional funding has been secured to establish a cybersecurity center in western Massachusetts. Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal...
Neal Announces $3,000,000 for Springfield Technical Community College to Support Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Springfield Union Station
Jan 17, 2023
Springfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, STCC President Dr. John B. Cook, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Amanda Pham...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Westfield officials, announce $1 million for wastewater operations center
Jan 13, 2023
Westfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal announced Friday a $1 million federal earmark for a new operations building at the Westfield Wastewater Treatment Plant. The...
Neal Announces $1,000,000 for the City of Westfield
Jan 13, 2023
Westfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe and city officials at the Westfield Wastewater Treatment Plant to announce a $1,000,000 earmark for the...
Neal, Kelly to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Signing of the Good Friday Agreement
Jan 12, 2023
Washington, D.C.U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01) announced that he will be introducing a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) to mark the 25th anniversary of the...
Neal Statement on Record-Breaking ACA Enrollment
Jan 11, 2023
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) enrollment, representing a 13% increase...
Neal Blasts Republican Bill to Protect Tax Evaders
Jan 9, 2023
Washington, D.C.After a week of Republican chaos, confusion and crisis, their first messaging bill shows they can’t run the risk of a stronger, fairer tax administration. It’s bad for their donors...
Neal Congratulates New Chairman Jason Smith
Jan 9, 2023
Washington, D.C.Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) congratulates incoming Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO): “Leading the Ways and Means Committee is an awesome...
Neal Statement on the Passing of Clodovaldo Concepcion
Jan 9, 2023
Springfield, MACongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Clodovaldo Concepcion. “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Clodovaldo ‘Clodo’ Concepcion, a...
Neal Statement on Speaker Pelosi
Nov 17, 2022
WashingtonWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “Speaker Nancy Pelosi earned the adage, ‘you never bet against Speaker...
Neal Statement on October 2022 Jobs Report
Nov 4, 2022
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) October 2022 jobs report: “This month’s...
Rep. Richard Neal, AmeriCorps CEO and Springfield native Michael D. Smith, talk service with local volunteers
Nov 3, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanFor years, AmeriCorps was able to bring in members without having to recruit, said AmeriCorps CEO and Springfield native Michael D. Smith....