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) March 2022 jobs report: “Our...
Neal Statement on March 2022 Jobs Report
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Neal Applauds House Passage of Bill to Cap Insulin Costs
Mar 31, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act: “The price of insulin...
A boost for Americans’ retirement funds
Mar 30, 2022
Boston | Millions of Americans are on course either to lack the financial ability to retire or to experience a significant drop in income when they are no longer able to work.As our nation continues...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the Biden Administration’s 2022 Trade Policy Agenda
Mar 30, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) Today, we have the privilege to once again welcome back to the Committee, Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative. Ambassador Tai, as...
House Votes to Expand Tax Benefits for Retirement Savings
Mar 29, 2022
Washington | Laura Davison, Bloomberg The House overwhelmingly passed legislation that would expand the tax benefits for retirement accounts to bolster the savings of Americans, many of whom have...
Neal Applauds House Passage of Retirement Legislation
Mar 29, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022:...
Neal Floor Statement on the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022
Mar 29, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) M. Speaker, H.R. 2954, will help Americans successfully save for a secure retirement by expanding coverage and increasing retirement savings, simplifying the...
Chairman Neal Statement on President Biden’s FY23 Budget
Mar 28, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget: “This budget frames the Biden...
Neal Issues Request for Information on Health Care Industry’s Impact on the Climate Crisis
Mar 24, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from 12 health care organizations regarding their work to combat the...
Neal Statement on 12th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Mar 23, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) marked the 12th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law with the following...
Congressman Richard E Neal awarded Kennedy-Lemass Medal
Mar 18, 2022
Washington | Colin Gleeson, The Irish Times | Award recognises efforts for peace and deepening of Irish-US trade relationsUS Congressman Richard E Neal has been awarded the Kennedy-Lemass...
AmCham Presents Kennedy-Lemass Medal to Richard E. Neal
Mar 18, 2022
WashingtonThe American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham), on St. Patrick’s Day 2022, awarded its highest honour – the Kennedy-Lemass Medal – to Chairman Richard E. Neal, in recognition of his...
The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus
Mar 17, 2022
Washington | Deirdre Walsh, NPRThe House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, another move by Congress designed to...
House gives Russia trade bill strong backing after Zelenskyy speech
Mar 17, 2022
Washington | Ellyn Ferguson, RollCall | Bill would end Russia's most-favored-nation tariff statusThe House on Thursday sent the Senate legislation that would revoke U.S. favorable tariff treatment...
Rep. Neal trade bill aims to increase pressure on Russia
Mar 17, 2022
Washington | Michael P. Norton, State House News ServicePresident Biden would be authorized to increase tariffs on products of Russia and Belarus under legislation introduced Thursday by Congressman...
Neal and Brady Introduce Bill to Further Punish Putin
Mar 17, 2022
Washington | Legislation suspends normal trade relations with Russia and BelarusToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the...
Durbin, Toomey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Add Ireland to E-3 Non-Immigrant Visa Program
Mar 17, 2022
Washington | Mutually beneficial legislation affirms the special relationship between the United States and IrelandU.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary...
Neal Floor Statement on the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Mar 17, 2022
Washington(As prepared for delivery) M/ Speaker, yesterday morning, the Congress heard directly from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. He showed us the absolute horrors that Russia is inflicting on the...
Neal Statement on House Passage of Ways and Means Legislation to Suspend Normal Trading Relations with Russia and Belarus
Mar 17, 2022
WashingtonToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 7108, the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia...
Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Announces Over $104 Million in Federal Grants to Combat Homelessness
Mar 16, 2022
Washington | Funding Will Support Local Efforts to End Homelessness Across CommonwealthUnited States Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Representatives...