Today, CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced its endorsement of Chairman Richard Neal... CHC BOLD PAC Chairman, Tony Cárdenas, released the following statement on the endorsement: “Throughout his years of public service and in his tenure as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Chairman Richard Neal has been an uncompromising ally to the Latino community and working families across the country. On immigration, Chairman Neal has stood up vehemently against Trump’s border wall and has championed comprehensive immigration reform that would protect our nation’s DREAMers and keep families together.”
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“US Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said, ‘Protecting public lands and preserving natural wildlife habitats is now more important than ever. With climate change advancing around the country, this could not come at a better time. This is a win for the country and for Massachusetts, especially here in the western and central part of the state. This is truly an investment in our children, our environment and our quality of life.’
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“Our Congressman, Richard Neal, is a reliable, fierce fighter for Democratic values and issues in the U.S. House of Representatives… Any replacement we send to Washington would automatically become the most junior member of the 400+ person body. We simply cannot afford to make that sacrifice at this critical time, and why would we when we have Congressman Neal advocating for us? I urge the residents of our District to re-elect Congressman Richard Neal—particularly now that he is best positioned in the House than ever before to achieve results on our behalf.”
Read MoreAFSCME Council 93 has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing work on behalf of working families everywhere.
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“Representative Richard Neal of Springfield: Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, Neal reported spending 448 nights in Massachusetts, where he owns a home in Springfield, and about 174 days in D.C. His travel out of state is due to responsibilities as committee chair and obligations to the Democratic Party, said a spokesman.”
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“Neal, who is chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee that oversees HHS, said he had the department’s deputy secretary get on a phone call with Hatiras and other hospitals, so Hatiras could ‘make the argument for Holyoke Hospital, and he did it.’ ‘He pointed out that beyond the formula, there were these individuals from the Soldiers’ Home that had to be treated,’ Neal said… Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton also received $5.5 million in the second round of funding.”
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“Congressman Richard Neal told Western Mass News he hopes the Senate and the House will agree on a package in the next few days. ‘We wanted them to have money for the day-to-day needs of life,’ Neal explained. With the extra $600 weekly jobless benefits in the CARES Act ending in the next few days, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are still at odds over a new stimulus package, leaving many families to scramble. ‘I think the HEROES Act is likely to pass in some version,’ Neal noted.”
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“Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined by Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., left, and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., speaks briefly with reporters at a bipartisan bill signing ceremony but delayed taking questions on Iran until later, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019.”
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“Expanding the credit has been a major cause of a group of Democrats that includes Sens. Michael F. Bennet (Colo.), Cory Booker (N.J.) and Sherrod Brown (Ohio), as well as Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.), Suzan DelBene (Wash.), Richard E. Neal (Mass.) — and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.).”
Read More“The Massachusetts State Council of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing work on behalf of working families everywhere… “As Richie Neal was creating emergency relief legislation in the wake of COVID-19, he was also making sure that our economy was supported with stability measures like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), grants for child care and development, and Election Assistance Grants,” said Kwesi Ablordeppey, a Springfield worker at the Holyoke Soldiers Home and member of SEIU 888.”
Read More“In the aftermath of the Majory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland, Florida, Rep. Richard Neal worked with young leaders to cultivate and then propose a set of 10 critical steps that Congress could take to prevent future tragedies. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Neal used his position to bring greater national attention to the public health consequences and costs of gun violence, and held two hearings during the 116th Congress to address these issues... Brady is proud to endorse Rep. Richard Neal for re-election.”
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Congressman John Lewis represents Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. He has been a leader of the civil rights movement for decades. As Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, he risked his life to protest racial injustice in the Selma-to-Montgomery marches, and he helped organize the 1963 March on Washington at which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Read More"Since his days as a high school teacher, Congressman Neal has always been a champion for students and educators. He understands the deep commitment teachers have to their students, and approaches the issues with a firm dedication to the needs of working people and our communities," said AFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos. "In Congress, he's leading the fight for the economic relief and investments that students and educators need. From increasing broadband connectivity and ensuring access to PPE, to protecting workers' pensions and providing the federal aid we need to adequately fund public schools, Congressman Neal is fighting for our communities every day. AFT Massachusetts is proud to endorse him for reelection."
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“Neal said that the country cannot afford to get complacent about the COVID-19 pandemic or to stop finding ways to stimulate the economy. And he said that recent spikes in the novel coronavirus around the country will make it hard for his colleagues on the other side of the aisle to vote against stimulus packages when Congress returns from its July 4 recess.”
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“U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said Thursday that he, and by extension the American people, are one large step closer to seeing President Donald Trump’s closely guarded tax records following rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court sent House subpoenas for the records back to lower courts for further rulings. But it upheld the Manhattan district attorney’s demand for Trump’s tax returns in a separate case. In doing so, the majority of justices— including those appointed by Trump himself — upheld the concept of separation of powers. ‘It is the law,’ Neal said. ‘It is not subject to compromise.’”
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“I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign, which is the biggest changemaker in this country when it comes to LGBTQ rights and equality,” Neal said. “At every turn during my time in Congress, I have been driven by a mission to level the playing field for people who need it the most, and it is this same spirit that is integral to the very founding mission of HRC. But on a personal level, and as a very proud father of a gay son, I am grateful for their advocacy and dedication. I will always echo their mission and I am grateful for their support.”
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“Congressman Richard Neal met with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Executive Director to announce a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. According to a news release sent to 22News, the funding was made possible through the passage of the CARES Act and provides the EDA with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs across the country aimed at helping communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.”
Chairman Richie Neal has received the endorsements of the National Education Association (NEA) and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in his re-election effort to represent the First Congressional District. Congressman Neal is a lifelong educator and has been a member of the Massachusetts Society of Professors, a local of MTA and NEA, for over 20 years.
Read More“As the father of an LGBTQ son, Chairman Neal fully understands the importance of LGBTQ rights and has been a steadfast straight ally in the fight for full equality”, said Equality PAC Co-Chair, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI). “Chairman Neal is a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and the protecting LGBTQ Youth Act, but he has been an advocate for equal rights long before this recent legislation. He has been a thoughtful ally, filing an amicus brief against DOMA, consistently voting down constitutional amendments that seek to ban same-sex marriage. We are proud to endorse Chairman Neal’s re-election.”
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“People simply cannot return to their jobs if they're unable to find care for their children. For the economy to reopen fully, Congress must provide meaningful, robust child care relief for families and providers. That is why we introduced the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, legislation that addresses the most pressing needs of millions of working parents and families, like those we represent in New York and Massachusetts. The legislation builds on congressional efforts to address the varied needs now being recognized in the child care space, including stabilizing the child care sector through the Child Care is Essential Act, and improving child care facilities for the health and safety of children.”
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