Richard E Neal for Congress Committee
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Senator Markey and Chairman Neal Reintroduce “Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act” to Reduce Rail-Related Fatalities Nationwide
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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today announced the reintroduction of the Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act,
Neal Votes to Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission on January 6th Attacks
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Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.R. 3233, legislation to establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-type commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and security relating to the terrorist mob attack on the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Leveraging the Tax Code for Infrastructure Investment
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The gradual decline in our federal infrastructure investment has resulted in an alarming number of crumbling roads and bridges and an undersupply of affordable low-income housing and community-based investments.
Neal Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities
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Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, landmark legislation that strengthens the nation’s defenses against hate crimes committed against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Chairman Neal Applauds Biden Administration’s Quick Delivery of Expanded Child Tax Credit
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SPRINGFIELD, MA—This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan will be delivered on July 15:
Chairman Neal Applauds Biden Administration’s Quick Delivery of Expanded Child Tax Credit
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SPRINGFIELD, MA—This morning, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan will be delivered on July 15:
Neal Announces Nearly $90 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
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Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced nearly $90 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan.
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Committee Markup of Views and Estimates Letter and Bill to Strengthen Retirement Security
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As members of the committee are aware, retirement security has been one of my priorities as the Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee.
Congressman Neal, SBA Officials, Advocates Praise Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Springfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Massachusetts District Director Robert Nelson, Springfield Regional Chamber President Nancy Creed, and Springfield Business Improvement District Executive Director Chris Russell joined together on Monday to mark the opening of the application process for the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).
Chairman Neal Unveils Groundbreaking Proposal to Reshape the American Economy
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SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) unveiled a groundbreaking plan to reshape the American economy through universal paid family and medical leave, guaranteed access to child care, and permanently extending worker and family-related refundable tax credits from the American Rescue Plan.
Congressman Neal and Mayor Vieau Discuss American Rescue Plan Funding to Chicopee
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Chicopee, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chicopee Mayor John L. Vieau, members of the City Council, and Elected Officials gathered for a press conference Friday to highlight the funds that Chicopee will receive from the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law on March 11, 2021.
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Paid Leave, Child Care, and an Economy that Failed Women
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Today, we have the privilege of hearing directly from 5 women from across the country who are living proof that our economy is not built to set working mothers up for success and I want them to do the talking at this hearing.
Neal Visits Caring Health Center's New Vaccination Site on Sumner Ave in Springfield
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SPRINGFIELD, MA. — Congressman Richard E. Neal visited one of the areas’ newest vaccination sites in Springfield on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Congressman Neal Appeals for Calm in Northern Ireland and Condemns Renewed Violence in the Strongest Possible Terms
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Springfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Co-Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, issued the following statement tonight appealing for calm in Northern Ireland and condemning the violence that has returned to the streets in the last week.
Richard Neal for Congress: Neal Encourages HHS to Address Health Care Industry’s Role in Climate Crisis
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SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) encouraged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to explore available regulatory levers to ensure the U.S.
Legislators Tour Home Affected by Pyrrhotite Issue
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Wales, MA - U.S Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01) joined State Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) and State Representative Brian Ashe (D-East Longmeadow), on Tuesday in Wales for a tour of two area homes where the foundation is crumbling due to the presence of pyrrhotite in the concrete aggregate.
Neal Statement on Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans
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Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on today’s tragic death of United States Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans.
Neal Reintroduces Legislation to Fix Social Security WEP Provision, Improve Public Employees’ Retirement Security
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SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reintroduced his groundbreaking legislation, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021, to fix the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for future retirees and provide meaningful relief to current WEP retirees.
Neal Applauds Biden’s American Jobs Plan
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SPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s American Jobs Plan:
Richard Neal for Congress: Introduced in House (04/01/2021) Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021
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This bill establishes an alternative formula to calculate Social Security retirement benefits for those who receive pensions for certain non-covered employment. (
