Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. “I am supportive of President Biden’s measured and appropriate...
Neal Condemns Russian Attacks on Ukraine
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One Year Stronger: Neal on Expanded Access to Affordable Health Coverage
Feb 23, 2022
Springfield, MAAhead of the first anniversary of the House of Representatives’ passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA)...
One Year Stronger: Neal Hails Tax Cuts for Families and Workers
Feb 22, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, nearly one year after the House’s passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) highlighted the package’s...
Chairman Neal: The IRS Requires Additional Resources to Fulfill its Mission
Feb 12, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the backlog of tax returns at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): “For...
HCC presents National award to Congressman Neal in Washington D.C.
Feb 11, 2022
Washington | Kait Carmichael, WWLPHolyoke Community College President Christina Royal presented the 2022 National Education Service Award to Congressman Richard Neal in Washington D.C. earlier this...
Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Urges National Archives to Address Growing Backlog of Immigration Paperwork Delaying Naturalization
Feb 11, 2022
WashingtonSenators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Seth...
Massachusetts Delegation Announces First Round of Federal Transit Funding for Massachusetts and Regional Transit Authorities from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Feb 11, 2022
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...