Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission has received $400,000 from federal coronavirus response legislation passed earlier this year that could...
To US Rep. Richard Neal, President Donald Trump’s ‘petulance’ reinforces Supreme Court victory in tax case
Jul 9, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said Thursday that he, and by extension the American people, are one large step closer to seeing President Donald Trump’s...
Congressman Neal announces $400,000 grant to Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Jul 9, 2020
Springfield, MA | Ariana Tourangeau, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal met with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Executive Director to announce a $400,000 grant from the...
Congressional Corner With Richard Neal
Jul 9, 2020
Washington, DC | Alan Chartock, WAMCHouse Democrats are making their case to voters with a raft of legislation. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal speaks with...
Chairman Neal Statement on Supreme Court ACA Contraception Case Ruling
Jul 8, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling this morning which will allow employers to deny...
Child care is essential to reopening the economy
Jul 3, 2020
Washington, DC | by Congressman Richard E. Neal and Congresswoman Nita M. LoweyThe coronavirus pandemic has plunged America's already struggling child care system into a state of heightened crisis....
Congressman Neal discusses recent legislative achievements
Jul 3, 2020
Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal held a news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss recent legislative achievements. Congressman Neal...
Chairman Neal Statement on the June 2020 Jobs Report
Jul 2, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2020 jobs report: “Anyone who...
Legislators looking into a second round of stimulus checks
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Morgyn Joubert, Lindsey Kane, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The U.S. Economy gained a whopping 4.8 million jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to...
House Passes Infrastructure Bill Full Of Mass. Delegation Priorities
Jul 2, 2020
Washington, DC | Kimberly Atkins, WBUR NewsHouse Democrats passed a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill yesterday, which includes funding for everything from schools, hospitals and...
Unemployment rate sees positive numbers as economy slowly opens during pandemic
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Katrina Kincade, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Labor Department released the latest jobs report for June which includes the creation of almost 5 million new jobs. Investment...
$600 unemployment enhancement could continue, more stimulus likely in coronavirus fight, says US Rep. Richard E. Neal
Jul 2, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — The U.S. House and Senate are likely to pass another stimulus payment program and the federal government might extend a $600-a-week enhancement...
Chairman Neal Statement on House Passage of the Moving Forward Act
Jul 1, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement commending the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act:...
In Response to Ways & Means’ Request, New CBO Analysis Shows that Eliminating Emergency Unemployment Compensation Will Harm Vast Majority of Unemployed Workers, Disproportionately Hit Women, Young Workers, and Communities of Color
Jul 1, 2020
Washington, DCIn response to a House Ways and Means Committee request, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today released its analysis of who will receive regular unemployment benefits,...
Neal Statement on Russia Offering Bounties to the Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Jun 30, 2020
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal is demanding answers from the Trump Administration on their knowledge about reports that concluded Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to kill U.S....
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks on the Moving Forward Act
Jun 30, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, M/ Speaker. America’s infrastructure is in woeful disrepair. Our roads and bridges are crumbling; many areas still lack reliable internet service;...
Chairman Neal Statement on House Passage of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection &...
Chairman Neal Votes to Pass Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal took bold action to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by joining House Democrats...
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) M. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am proud to have joined with the Speaker and other Committee Chairs to introduce the Patient...
Chairman Neal Statement at Rules Committee Meeting on H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act
Jun 29, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, and members of the Committee. We’re living through unprecedented times and hard-working Americans need...