Washington | Created by the Further Extending Government Funding Act, initial funding of approximately $196 million will benefit public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail,...
Neal Reiterates Need for COMPETES Act to Respond to China’s Unfair Trade Practices
Feb 9, 2022
Washington | December U.S. Trade Data Show Massive Shortfall in China’s “Phase 1” CommitmentsToday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement emphasizing...
Neal Supports Bipartisan Postal Reform Legislation
Feb 8, 2022
WashingtonToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) voted in favor of H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, to strengthen and stabilize the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). “The Postal...
Neal Praises Upcoming Availability of No-Cost COVID-19 Tests for Medicare Beneficiaries
Feb 7, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s announcement that beginning in early spring, Medicare...
Neal Statement on January 2022 Jobs Report
Feb 4, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) January 2022 jobs report: “These numbers...
Chairman Neal Applauds House Passage of the America COMPETES Act
Feb 4, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022: “The...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement At Hearing on America’s Mental Health Crisis
Feb 2, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Welcome to the first Ways and Means Committee hearing for the second session of the 117th Congress, and the Committee’s first hearing on mental health in more...
Neal Marks the Beginning of Black History Month
Feb 1, 2022
WashingtonToday, the first day of Black History Month, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement: “Black history is American history, deserving of...
Neal Statement on Historic Economic Growth under Democrats’ Leadership
Jan 27, 2022
Springfield, MAWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the latest report of gross domestic product from the Bureau of Economic...
Rep. Richard Neal, Democrats unveil America Competes Act to boost U.S. trade competitiveness with China
Jan 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. House Democrats and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, unveiled this week their proposal to strengthen U.S. trade competitiveness with China....
Neal Joins Sánchez and 190 colleagues in urging Treasury Department to reduce IRS backlog, bring relief to taxpayers
Jan 26, 2022
WashingtonToday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, along with Darin LaHood (R-IL), Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL),...
Chairman Neal Touts Trade Title of China Competition Bill
Jan 25, 2022
Washington | The legislation is the strongest proposal in Congress to improve U.S. competitiveness and support American workersToday, House Democrats unveiled the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which...
House Committee Chairs Statement on Unveiling of the America COMPETES Act of 2022
Jan 25, 2022
WashingtonToday, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act of 2022...
Springfield railroad bridges to be replaced as part of infrastructure improve
Jan 25, 2022
Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The ReminderTwo railroad bridges in Springfield will be among the 15,000 sub-standard bridges in the nation that will be rebuilt and repaired thanks to funding...
Members of Congressional Delegation Applaud U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding For Massachusetts Projects
Jan 21, 2022
WashingtonThis week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced $14 billion in investments across the country to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. These...
Massachusetts Delegation Stands with Jewish Community
Jan 20, 2022
Salem, MASalem, Mass. — Today, the full Massachusetts congressional delegation released the following statement in support of the Jewish community after the antisemitic hostage-taking incident in...
Massachusetts to receive $1.1 billion for bridge repairs
Jan 18, 2022
Springfield, MA | Western Mass NewsCongressman Richard Neal announced Tuesday that the state will be receiving $1.1 billion dollars to support bridge repair access. Neal made the announcement in...
$1.1 billion in federal aid will help repair 472 bridges in Massachusetts, Rep. Richard Neal says
Jan 18, 2022
Springfield, MA | Michael P. Norton, State House News ServiceAs voters weigh a new wealth tax to finance education and transportation initiatives, Massachusetts is poised to receive $1.1 billion in...
Springfield preps 15 projects eyeing Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding championed by US Rep. Richard Neal
Jan 18, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — The city and state are prepping about 15 local projects totaling about $200 million, eyeing funds from the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan...
Armory Street bridges in Springfield highlighted in repair announcement
Jan 18, 2022
Springfield, MA | Ashley Shook, WWLP | Funding to improve the condition of 472 bridges listed in poor condition in Massachusetts.Congressman Neal announced $1.1 billion in funding for bridges in...