Washington, DCSenator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led the entire Massachusetts Congressional delegation in raising serious concerns to the Federal Emergency...
Chairman Neal Calls on Free File Alliance to Help Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebates
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DCIn light of yesterday’s news that non-filing taxpayers will need to file a “simple tax return” to receive the 2020 recovery rebate, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E....
Senators Markey and Warren, and Rep. Neal Applaud Return of WWLP TV to the Berkshires During Coronavirus Emergency
Mar 31, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01) announced that as of today, Charter Communications...
LISTEN: Telephone Town Hall with Dr. James Lederer, Berkshire Health Systems
Mar 31, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - In order to continue to keep the public aware of ongoing resources for the coronavirus or COVID-19 and to address concerns in the region, Chairman of the House...
Chairman Neal Calls for Seniors to Receive Economic Impact Payments Automatically, Without Filing an Additional Return
Mar 31, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding seniors’ access to the economic impact payments included in the CARES Act: “My...
Neal Statement Following Deaths at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Mar 31, 2020
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the news of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home was reported Monday evening. “I am heartbroken by...
Springfield TV news now reaches Spectrum subscribers in the Berkshires
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleAs the new coronavirus outbreak grows across Massachusetts, Berkshire subscribers of Spectrum cable now have access to the latest news from across the state.As of...
BMC needs ventilators, as Neal assures county that help is on the way from the feds
Mar 31, 2020
Pittsfield, MA | Terry Cowgill, The Berkshire EdgePittsfield — Berkshire Health Systems does not have enough testing kits for COVID-19 and has been limiting tests only to exposed staff and those in...
Democrats float potential infrastructure package as part of Congress’ next response to coronavirus
Mar 31, 2020
Boston, MA | Lauren Fox and Haley Byrd, CNN(CNN) When President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that he could support a $2 trillion infrastructure package to jumpstart the economy, it was welcome news...
‘Virtual town hall’ on virus draws 5,300
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Larry Parnass, The Berkshire EaglePeople across the Berkshires, 5,300 strong, came together Tuesday seeking answers in the age of the new coronavirus. Without ever meeting. U.S....
Coronavirus stimulus needs to get to businesses soon, US Rep. Richard Neal says at telephone town hall
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveThe $2.2 trillion federal stimulus and stability package partially authored by U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal includes more than $375 billion in small business...
Coronavirus at the Soldiers’ Home: ‘There must be accountability for what happened in Holyoke,’ U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says
Mar 31, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveHOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal on Tuesday called for accountability after revelations about a dozen deaths at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, with several linked...
Deaths at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home prompt leadership change
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Colin A. Young, State House News ServiceThe state-run Holyoke Soldiers' Home is under the control of a new leader and a clinical command team as an outbreak of the coronavirus...
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Rep. Richard Neal says seniors should receive checks automatically
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal is pushing for COVID-19 relief package checks to be issued to seniors and vulnerable groups automatically without needing to file any...
Neal telephone town hall addresses COVID-19 constituent concerns
Mar 31, 2020
Chicopee, MA | Amy Phillips, WWLPCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– Congressman Richard Neal held a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday afternoon to address the concerns of constituents about the COVID-19...
Rep. Neal Discusses $2T Stimulus
Mar 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Lucas Willard, WAMCOn Friday, President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion stimulus bill to support the country’s COVID-19 response. The package of legislation cleared the Senate by...
Massachusetts Delegation Calls on Trump Admin. To Lift Visa Restrictions on Foreign Medical Professionals and Students to Help Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
Mar 28, 2020
Washington, DCSenator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation in calling on the Trump administration to ensure that...
Neal says added financial relief possible for families
Mar 28, 2020
Pittsfield, MA | Larry Parnass, The Berkshire EaglePITTSFIELD — Even $2.2 trillion may not be enough to help Americans and businesses survive economic arrest due to the coronavirus, the region's...
Coronavirus stimulus: US Rep. Richard Neal stresses need for stability in face of ‘economic contagion’
Mar 28, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., one of the authors of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package passed and signed into law Friday, doesn’t like thinking of...
Congressman Neal discusses virus relief bill passage
Mar 28, 2020
Washington, DC | Duncan MacLean, WWLP(WWLP) – U.S. Representative Richard Neal hosted a conference call Saturday to discuss the massive bill passed by the House and signed by the president Friday....