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Neal Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Barbara
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara: “Today’s decision should never have been in question, but with the Court upholding more than 157 years of legal precedent, a pillar of our democracy has been preserved. America has always been a beacon of freedom and […]
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Federal Tax Policy in The Evolving Business of Sports
(As prepared for delivery) The limits of the affordability crisis in America know no bounds, and this hearing comes at a great time as we have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Families are paying more for groceries, housing, and health care, all while staring down the most expensive summer for traveling in […]
Neal Opening Statement at Tax Administration Markup
(As prepared for delivery) As we consider another assortment of tax administration bills, tomorrow marks one year since my colleagues on the other side of the aisle cajoled the Big Ugly Law over the finish line. Just yesterday, for the second time this year, House Republicans couldn’t keep control of the Floor long enough to […]
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501
(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy and many of the processes we rely on every day. We’ve heard quite a few big promises from the Secretary […]
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9504
First things, let’s talk about this bill doesn’t do. It doesn’t lower hospital costs, reduce drug prices, address the affordability crisis, or help hospitals struggling to keep their doors open. Instead, it piles on duplicative reporting requirements with no clear benefit. Once again, my colleagues are invoking “health care transparency” as some type of cure
Neal Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Not Renew USMCA
WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the six-year anniversary since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into effect: “When Congressional Democrats secured improvements to the USMCA, we insisted on a meaningful review process because we wanted to set trade pol
Neal Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the June 2026 jobs report: “The consequences of the President’s failed economic agenda are catching up with him, and the American people are left paying the price with higher costs and stunted opp
Neal Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of the Big Ugly Law
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s anniversary of the Big Ugly Law passing the House of Representatives: “One year ago, Republicans twisted arms, cajoled, and ultimately rammed through their signature legislation, siding on the record with the wealthiest few ove
Neal Mourns the Passing of Chairman Bill Archer
SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement mourning the passing of former Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer (R-TX): “Chairman Archer’s service and reverence for our institutions won’t soon be forgotten. For 30 years, the people of Texas were fortunate to have him in their corne
Neal Announces $599,000 Earmark for New Charlemont Fire Truck
Charlemont, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Charlemont Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds, Interim Fire Chief Dennis Annear, and members of the Select Board to announce $599,000 in federal funding for a new fire truck for the town of Charlemont. This allocation was made possible through community project funding from the U.S. Department of Agri