Washington, D.C. | By Daniel Jackson, Springfield Republican People in the U.S. House Chamber stood on the evening of July 15, observing a moment of silence for Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a Granby...
Neal, Democratic Health Leaders Urge Insurers to Cover Vaccines
Jul 17, 2025
he top Democrats on House and Senate health committees wrote to America’s largest health insurers and associations today raising serious concerns following Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary...
Neal, Ways and Means Committee Demand Social Security Commissioner Address Falsehood Sent in Email to 90 Million Americans
Jul 15, 2025
Ways and Means Democrats, led by Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), are demanding Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano immediately contact the more...
Neal condemns the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Jul 10, 2025
Springfield, MA| By Dan Reidy, Spectrum News When it comes to President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’, Congressman Richard Neal said he’d fairly describe it as ‘big’, but he’s less enthusiastic...
‘Texas needs our help’, Neal calls for aid after devastating floods
Jul 10, 2025
Springfield, MA |By Sloane Wick and Tytler Beraldi, Western Mass News Our local lawmakers are now weighing in on the flooding in Texas and what should and shouldn’t be done to help. Western Mass...
Neal, House Democrats Litigation Task Force Challenge Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs in Court
Jul 10, 2025
On Tuesday, House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force led 162 Members of Congress and 29 Senators in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging...
At 4 AM, Neal Leads Floor Debate with a Reality Check for the GOP
Jul 3, 2025
(As delivered) WATCH HEREThank you. Mr. Speaker. I yield myself two minutes. So we might have visited a lot of places, tonight or this morning, I should say, why don't we visit reality? ...
Neal Statement on June 2025 Jobs Report
Jul 3, 2025
Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2025 jobs report: "The President and Congressional...
Neal Statement on the Republicans’ Betrayal and Democrats’ Fight for the American People
Jul 3, 2025
“Every job lost, meal missed, and prescription skipped falls squarely on Republicans’ shoulders.”
Neal Statement on the Passing of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym
Jul 2, 2025
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a Granby-native, graduate of Pope Francis Preparatory School, and student at...
Effects on WMass if ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes US House? Widespread harm on ‘decent people’
Jul 2, 2025
For the local advocacy groups whose mission it is to provide public benefits to Western Massachusetts residents, President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” looms large. The nearly-900 page...
Neal Statement on Evans Retirement
Jun 30, 2025
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Ways and Means Committee Member Dwight Evans (D-PA) announced that he will not...
Mass. lawmakers press ICE for answers on use of Burlington office for detainees
Jun 26, 2025
Washington, D.C. | By Miriam Wasser, WBUR The Massachusetts congressional delegation is demanding answers from federal immigration officials about conditions at an administrative office in...
Neal Opening Statement at Social Security and Worker and Family Support Joint Subcommittee Hearing with Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano
Jun 25, 2025
“Social Security is a promise. It’s an essential commitment to the American people, earned with every paycheck and promised to those who work hard and play by the rules.”
Neal Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
Jun 24, 2025
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...
‘This is insane’: Mass. pols slam Trump’s decision to bomb Iran
Jun 22, 2025
Washington, D.C. | By John L. Micek, Masslive Massachusetts lawmakers swiftly condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to launch air strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, saying the Republican...
Neal Statement on Trump’s Unilateral Military Action in Iran
Jun 21, 2025
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement: “Tonight, President Trump offered the American people no strategy and no justification for his attack on Iran — only the prospect of...
Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer train returns this weekend with service from Albany, NY to Pittsfield, MA
Jun 19, 2025
Worcester, MA | By Spectrum News Staff Amtrak's seasonal weekend service between Albany, NY and Pittsfield, MA, the Berkshire Flyer, restarts for the 2025 season on Friday, June 20th. The route will...
Neal Statement on the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Jun 18, 2025
Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports: “Social Security and Medicare are...
Springfield officially opens Walker Grandstand in Forest Park after $4M renovation
Jun 16, 2025
Springfield, MA | By Jeanette DeForge, The Republican Last year, Joshua Frometa hit a home run when playing in front of the Walker Memorial Grandstand. This year, his team, the Westfield Starfires,...