I thank the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Judy Chu) for the really extraordinary job and leadership that she offered on this legislation. For far too long, LGBTQ Americans have been denied equal treatment under the Tax Code. Six years…
Rich 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.
The basic claim made by DOJ tonight is that the text of the tax code may be clear, but what really matters is the intent of the Democratic congressmen who served the subpoena for Trump's tax returns.
I claim time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.
I include in the Record a letter of support for the SECURE Act from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. National Association of Insurance Commissioners, May 7, 2019. Hon. Richard E. Neal, Chairman, Ways and Means…
I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.
I include in the Record a letter from the Church Alliance. Church Alliance, April 1, 2019. Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means, Washington, DC. Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member, House Committee on Ways and Means…
How much time is remaining on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 14\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 6\3/4\ minutes remaining.
That is one of those moments when I didn't mind the gentleman's time running over. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a letter of support from diverse coalitions across the country, including the Girl Scouts, the Jewish Federation, the…
I acknowledge the good work that Mr. Kelly and Mr. Kind did on one very important amendment on this as well. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).
The gentleman really gave away his argument in the opening sentence, when he said: You know the drill on the MTR. Yes, we know the drill on MTRs, how they are being used to heap scorn on complicated arguments, the demagogue arguments that…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 417, nays 3, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 231]…
Will the gentlewoman yield? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.





