Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s resolution of the long-standing Boeing-Airbus trade...
Chairman Neal Applauds President Biden’s Resolution of the Long-Standing Boeing-Airbus Trade Dispute
Jun 15, 2021
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s resolution of the long-standing Boeing-Airbus trade...
Neal Statement on Meeting in UK Between President Biden and British Prime Minister Johnson
Jun 10, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA –Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement today as President Joe Biden met with British Prime Minister...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the President’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget with the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra
Jun 8, 2021
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) After nearly a year and a half of devastation, economic uncertainty, and the loss of more than half a million American lives, we meet today at a moment of...
Chairman Neal Statement on President Biden’s FY22 Budget
May 28, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA— Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget: “President...
Baker-Polito Administration, Congressman Neal Celebrate Groundbreaking of Taxiway Sierra at Barnes Air National Guard Base
May 27, 2021
Westfield | Project to Expand Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport’s Capabilities Funded with $4.7 Million from Military Bond Bill AuthorizationWESTFIELD, MA – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt....
Congressman Neal and Mayor Humason Celebrate American Rescue Plan Funding to Westfield
May 27, 2021
WestfieldWestfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal and Westfield Mayor Donald F. Humason, Jr. gathered for a press conference Thursday to highlight federal funding to the city from the American...
Neal Statement on Rise of Anti-Semitic Incidents
May 27, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after an uptick in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States. “The recent rise in anti-Semitic...
Rep. Richard Neal touts American Rescue Plan in Westfield as infrastructure fight looms in Washington
May 27, 2021
Westfield | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWESTFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Thursday announced Westfield’s share of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: $9.3 million for the city government, $11.5...
New taxiway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
May 27, 2021
Westfield | Arianna Tourangeau, Mike Masciadrelli, WWLPWESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Governor Baker attended the groundbreaking for a new taxiway at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Thursday afternoon....
Massachusetts manufacturers discussed opportunities in the aerospace and defense region
May 25, 2021
Chicopee, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Aerospace and defense manufacturing companies from around the state met to discuss how to strengthen the industry Monday. Massachusetts...
Senator Markey and Chairman Neal Reintroduce “Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act” to Reduce Rail-Related Fatalities Nationwide
May 24, 2021
Washington, DCSenator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Chairman of the House Committee...
Two lawmakers re-introduce train safety legislation
May 24, 2021
Ludlow, MALONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Train safety legislation is being re-introduced by Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Richard Neal, called ‘The Warren Cowels Grade...
Congressional Corner With Richard Neal
May 24, 2021
Washington, DC | Alan Chartock, WAMCIn today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC’s Alan Chartock. This interview with was recorded May...
Neal Votes to Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission on January 6th Attacks
May 19, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.R. 3233, legislation to establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-type commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and...
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Leveraging the Tax Code for Infrastructure Investment
May 19, 2021
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) The gradual decline in our federal infrastructure investment has resulted in an alarming number of crumbling roads and bridges and an undersupply of...
Neal Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities
May 18, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, landmark legislation that strengthens the nation’s defenses against hate crimes committed against...
Chairman Neal Applauds Biden Administration’s Quick Delivery of Expanded Child Tax Credit
May 17, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the...
Neal Statement on the Hamas Rocket Attacks Against Israel
May 13, 2021
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today regarding the continuation of the Hamas militant group rocket attacks against Israel. The violent cross-border...
Neal Announces Nearly $90 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
May 11, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced nearly $90 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Massachusetts’ First Congressional...