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Richard Neal

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Richard Edmund Neal is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Neal has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for Social Security and has expressed concerns about privatization efforts by Republicans. Neal has also been vocal about the impacts of trade policies on American families, particularly criticizing the effects of the Trump administration's trade war.

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 221, nays 210, not voting 3, as follows: [Roll No. 25] YEAS--221…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore), a very capable member of the Ways and Means Committee.

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), who is sure to offer clarity to this important issue.

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Evans), a very distinguished member of the Ways and Means Committee. {time} 2015

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I think part of that new recruiting class at the IRS is going to simply answer the phones. That would be helpful, a step in the right direction. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schneider), a…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a FactCheck.org article confirming that not all of the 87,000 people who will be hired are going to work on enforcement. [From FactCheck.org, Aug. 18, 2022] IRS Will Target `High-Income' Tax Evaders…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Speaker, let me congratulate Mr. Smith, incidentally, on his recent elevation to become the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. We look forward to a productive session during the next couple of years. Mr. Speaker, I include into…

Congressional Record · 2023-01-09
Dec 22, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time for closing. The constant theme that we have heard today from our Republican colleagues is that this is about targeting an individual. This is a chance to clarify the law that they…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-22
Dec 22, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Horsford), who has been a leader on this issue and gave one of the most moving addresses as the caucus ensued.

Congressional Record · 2022-12-22

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