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...
Lawmakers launch bill aimed at protecting and expanding Affordable Care Act
Jun 29, 2020
Boston, MA | Kara Walsh, WWLPBOSTON (WWLP) – The House is expected to vote Monday on a bill that would protect and expand the Affordable Care Act. The Trump administration has joined a number of...
Neal Joins Former Superintendent of Holyoke Soldiers’ Home to Discuss Future Plans for the Facility
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Accompanied by family members of current and former residents for their input on how to move forwardHolyoke, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with former Superintendent...
Rep. Richard Neal among those pushing for more changes at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | WCVB BostonHOLYOKE, Mass. — A Massachusetts congressman is working with a coalition that is calling for more changes at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home following a massive COVID-19 outbreak...
Congressman Neal calls for major change to Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Sarah Guernelli, Western Mass NewsHOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Congressman Richard Neal held a press conference at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home today, and he is now calling for change to...
Congressman Neal visits Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, discusses plans to protect veterans going forward
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Miks Masciadrelli, WWLPHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The last three months have been very hard on family members of veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. The coronavirus killed 78...
Veterans, advocates demand say in Soldiers’ Home changes
Jun 27, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Michael Connors, Daily Hampshire GazetteHOLYOKE — A coalition of veterans, their families and local advocates are raising concerns with changes announced by Gov. Charlie...
U.S. Rep. Neal supports plan to renovate and expand Holyoke Solidiers’ Home
Jun 27, 2020
Washington, DC | Dave Canton, MassLiveA proposal to renovate and expand the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home got a major boost Saturday as First District U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Chairmen of the U.S. House...
Chairman Neal Statement on Trump Administration’s Support of California v. Texas
Jun 26, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) responded to the Trump Administration’s filing of a brief in support of California v. Texas, a lawsuit that seeks...
Massachusetts East-West Rail Would Compete For Grants
Jun 26, 2020
Washington, DC | Chris Lisinski, State House News ServiceThe beacon of light touted recently by Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Richard Neal for an east-west passenger rail extension in the state is a grant...
Chairman Neal joins Chairman Thompson and Democratic Cosponsors in Introducing GREEN Act
Jun 25, 2020
Washington, DCToday House Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 47 Members of Congress announced the introduction of Thompson’s...
Ways & Means and Appropriations Democrats Introduce Child Care Legislation to Support Working Families and America’s Economic Recovery
Jun 25, 2020
Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY), Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman...
Chairman Neal Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on the COVID-19 Nursing Home Crisis
Jun 25, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you Chairman Doggett for convening this hearing. I have long been concerned about the health and safety of the millions of...
Calls for reform grow after report into Holyoke Soldiers’ Home coronavirus outbreak
Jun 25, 2020
Washington, DC | Lisa Kashinsky and Meghan Ottolini, Boston HeraldAdvocates, lawmakers and relatives of loved ones lost to the devastating coronavirus outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home are...
Neal And Democrats Want To Expand ACA Coverage, But No Traction In Senate
Jun 25, 2020
Washington, DC | Kimberly Atkins,Rep. Richard Neal, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic House committee chairs to present a bill...
‘Very Troubling’ Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Report Elicits Calls For Major Changes At The Facility
Jun 25, 2020
Washington, DC | Adam Frenier, New England Public RadioLawmakers, officials and others weighed in Wednesday on findings of an independent report that said leadership at the Holyoke...
Health Committee Chairs Unveil Legislative Package to Make Health Care & Prescription Drugs More Affordable
Jun 24, 2020
Washington, DC | Legislation Also Expands Access to Health Care, Protects People with Pre-Existing Conditions & Reverses Administration’s Ongoing Sabotage of the ACAAs Americans face both the...