Washington, DC | Stephen Fidler in London and William Mauldin in Washington, Wall Street JournalBritain’s departure from the European Union and the legacy of the Trump administration means that the...
Second stimulus update: Millions of Americans set to lose unemployment benefits day after Christmas as COVID-19 relief measure awaits signature
Dec 26, 2020
Washington, DC | Michelle Williams, MassLiveFinancial assistance for millions of Americans hangs in the balance of the COVID-19 relief measure passed by the House and Senate earlier this week. The...
U.S. Reps. McGovern, Neal detail pros, cons of relief bill
Dec 25, 2020
Washington, DC | Dusty Christensen, The RecorderAs Congress waits for President Donald Trump’s signature on a COVID-19 stimulus and spending bill, the region’s congressional delegation is describing...
Neal Decries Republicans’ Heartless Obstruction of $2,000 Checks for Struggling Americans
Dec 24, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after House Republicans blocked approval of the CASH Act, legislation the Chairman...
Chairman Neal Introduces the CASH Act to Provide $2,000 Payments to Americans in Need
Dec 24, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) introduced the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling...
Chairman Neal Statement on UK-EU Post-Brexit Trade Agreement
Dec 24, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding reports that Britain and the European Union have reached a...
Rep. Neal introduces bill that increases direct payments to Americans
Dec 24, 2020
Springfield, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal has introduced a new bill that would increase the amount of money struggling Americans...
Congressman Richard Neal reacts to House blocking CASH Act
Dec 24, 2020
Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – On Thursday morning Congressman Richard Neal spoke with reporters about the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act that...
‘This is not over’, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says after GOP blocks $2,000 COVID stimulus checks
Dec 24, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal was in the middle of explaining the legislative procedure of unanimous consent to reporters Thursday when someone...
Second stimulus check update: Rep. Richard Neal files bill to increase direct payments from $600 to $2,000
Dec 24, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal on Thursday introduced legislation calling for an increase in the proposed second round of COVID-19 stimulus checks from $600 to...
Second COVID-19 relief package is coming
Dec 23, 2020
Springfield, MA | Nick Aresco, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congress has passed a pandemic relief package that is aimed to help American families struggling, as well as resources to vaccinate a...
Chairman Neal Statement on Green Energy Investments and Jobs
Dec 22, 2020
Washington, DCToday, following House passage of a legislative package that included extensions of energy-related tax credits, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the...
COVID stimulus ‘only the beginning,’ Massachusetts lawmakers pledge
Dec 22, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveAfter both houses of Congress passed a $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus package on Monday night, Massachusetts lawmakers pledged to continue fighting...
Chairman Neal Statement on the COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Agreement
Dec 21, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral end-of-year legislation: “This...
Chairman Neal Floor Statement on he COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Agreement
Dec 21, 2020
Washington, DC(As Prepared for Delivery) After long, intense negotiations, we are finally here today with relief in sight for the American people. This agreement isn’t perfect, but it will offer...
Brewers, Restaurants, Federal Workers Set for Tax Wins in Congressional Deal
Dec 21, 2020
Washington, DC | Richard Rubin, The Wall Street JournalThe beer industry, struggling restaurants and federal workers forced into President Trump’s payroll-tax deferral all stand to gain from...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren get COVID vaccinations
Dec 21, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanIn separate tweets over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal and U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey all announced they have received the first of...
New COVID stimulus deal: Not ‘perfect’ but will deliver ‘desperately needed support,’ Rep. Richard Neal says
Dec 21, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveRep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts on Monday said the recently-struck COVID-19 stimulus deal is not perfect, but will offer “desperately needed...
US Rep. Richard Neal touts compromise on ‘surprise’ medical billing
Dec 15, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSurprise medical bills — ones sent to people who receive care outside their insurer’s network, often without knowing it until later — could be headed to...
MA delegation press USDA over reports of food box shortages
Dec 14, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveUnexpected shortages of food boxes and reduced service from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture contractor have left several Massachusetts food banks and...