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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.
I am glad the ranking member reminded us of what we were able to accomplish together in the CARES Act, and I think that is what we are asking here again this evening. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman…
I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. I acknowledge the good efforts of Ranking Member Brady on the energy front in the tax package, as well. It is a series of compromised measures. He did a terrific job, I…
Let me proceed with acknowledging that this legislation had many crucial elements that were developed and constructed by the Committee on Ways and Means on a bipartisan basis. We expanded on unemployment insurance. We provided an…
Today's House Consideration of the MORE Act marks an important step in mitigating the impacts of the historically racist war on drugs. This legislation will reform our federal criminal laws while also making investments in and empowering…
Every person in this Nation right now needs us more than ever. This is a crisis unlike any we have faced in our lifetimes. It calls for real solutions, and it puts the American family first. We need to get this done for the American…
I stand today in support of the updated Heroes Act. The previous gentleman was dismissive of the idea that there is some import to this moment in terms of getting a package done. So that means expanding unemployment insurance? That is not…
I thank Chairwoman Maloney for her good work on this very issue, and I rise to condemn Postmaster General DeJoy's assault on the U.S. Postal Service. The organizational and operational changes he has been implementing are a betrayal at…
I thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson), another esteemed member of the Committee on Ways and Means.
I thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Doggett).
In the spirit of bipartisanship, the Record should note that the second to the gentleman's request came from the Democratic side. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Danny K. Davis), chairman of the Worker…
I was prepared to close after Mr. Reed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has no time remaining.
I spoke with a group of working mothers. One told me that she fears we are at risk of losing a generation of working parents. Others emphasized how terrifying their situations are and how they lacked choices that will allow them to…
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