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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.

Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-04
Oct 1, 2020

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-10-01
Oct 1, 2020

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…

Congressional Record · 2020-10-01
Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-08-22
Jul 29, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Sanchez), who is an original cosponsor of this legislation.

Congressional Record · 2020-07-29
Jul 29, 2020

Madam Speaker, I was prepared to close after Mr. Reed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has no time remaining.

Congressional Record · 2020-07-29
Jul 29, 2020

Madam Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-29
Jul 29, 2020

Madam Speaker, 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.

Congressional Record · 2020-07-29
Jul 29, 2020

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his comments. Madam Speaker, the Nation had a chance tonight to hear about the affection and regard that we held for a very important member of the Ways and Means family, John Lewis. Madam Speaker…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-29

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