Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the entire Massachusetts Congressional delegation – Senator Elizabeth…
Neal Statement on the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Springfield, MA Ahead of the 15th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA)…
USPS workers want to stamp out Trump, DOGE talk of privatization
Springfield, MA | By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com Amber James has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over two decades. When she learned last week that Louis DeJoy, postmaster…
Despite funding uncertainty under President Trump, Gov. Healey says ‘full steam’ for west-east rail
Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com Design work for track and station projects needed to make Pittsfield-to-Springfield-to-Boston passenger rail work proceeds despite worries that…
Neal on the Five-Alarm Fire at the Social Security Administration
Springfield, MA Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) blasted Republicans’ systematic attack on the people’s earned benefits and the Social Security Administration: “The…
Neal, Ways and Means Democrats to Smith: Bring Musk to Ways and Means
Washington, D.C. After Ways and Means Democrats commanded the attention of the American people, rightfully hearing their concerns over DOGE’s illegal access to their most sensitive data,…
Neal Highlights Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts on First Congressional District
Easthampton, MA Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Dr. Lynn Ireland, President & CEO of Riverside Industries, to highlight the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on the First Congressional…
In tour of Riverside Industries in Easthampton, US Rep. Neal highlights the damage of potential Medicaid cuts
Easthampton, MA | By Alexander MacDougall, The Hampshire Gazette It’s not always easy to put faces and names to the impact that congressional budgets have on a particular populace. By visiting…
Travel, tourism pros convene in Springfield to ‘revolutionize’ their $23.6B industry this year
Springfield, MA | By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com This 250th anniversary of the American Revolution — the opening shots of Lexington and Concord rang out in April 1775 — is a major business…
Rep. Neal preparing to fight proposed cuts to federal food assistance
Chicopee, MA | By Raegan Loughrey & Ryan Trowbridge, Western Mass News The federal budget, under President Donald Trump, shows plans to cut over $130 billion worth of funding targeting things…
Proposed National Museum Honoring Irish America
Washington, D.C. | by Ray O’Hanlon, Irish Echo The idea has been floated before, but this time it has the backing of key members of Congress. Friends of Ireland Caucus Co-Chairs…
Neal, Ways and Means Democrats Warn Social Security Administrator: the American People are Watching
Washington, D.C. Following Elon Musk’s targeting of Social Security, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), along with every Ways and Means Democrat, warned Acting Social…
US multinationals will protect their Irish interests despite Trump pressure, says congressman
Washington, D.C. | By Mark Hennessy, The Irish Times Big US companies with operations in the Republic of Ireland will protect their interests in Ireland, even if they will try to avoid public…
Neal Opening Statement at ROI Markup
Washington, D.C. (As prepared for delivery) Image WATCH HERE Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Today’s markup of these two Resolutions of Inquiry is an important step in ensuring Congress continues its…
Neal and Pallone Blast the Trump Administration for Closing the HHS Offices that Help Fight Fraud
Washington, D.C. Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today…
Washington Ireland Program Class of 2025 announced in bipartisan US event
Washington, D.C. | By Irish Central The new class will see 30 emerging leaders from across Northern Ireland and Ireland venture state-side this summer, as part of the unique transatlantic leadership…
Neal Statement After Voting No on Partisan Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after voting against Republicans’ cruel and partisan funding bill that abandons the…
Donald Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’
Washington, D.C. | By Myles McCormick and Jude Webber, Financial Times Donald Trump has been urged to appoint a special envoy to Northern Ireland as US lawmakers warn of “genuine concern” over the…
House Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Firings of Medicare & Medicaid Staff
Washington, D.C. House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), along with Ways and Means Health…
Neal Statement on Latest Trump Attack on American Health Care
Washington, D.C. Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued…