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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.

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Dec 19, 2022

This clearly showed that a mandatory audit program, which requires every President and Vice President's tax returns to be reviewed by IRS was not working properly.

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Dec 2, 2022

I want to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to the Springfield, Massachusetts, Citadel of the Salvation Army, The Republican newspaper, El Pueblo Latino MassLive, Reminder Publishing, and The Westfield News upon…

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Sep 26, 2022

Historically been opaque to Congress and to stakeholders.

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Aug 12, 2022

I will be the first to acknowledge that, Madam Speaker. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Aug 12, 2022

A reminder that there are, I believe, almost 600,425 Medicare beneficiaries who have diabetes in Pennsylvania. It is important that the bill that we have caps insulin costs. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from…

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Aug 12, 2022

The bill we are considering in the House today, the Inflation Reduction Act, started in the House of Representatives as the Build Back Better Act. Three years ago, all Democratic Members of the Ways and Means Committee introduced the GREEN…

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Aug 12, 2022

As we begin the proceeding here on the Ways and Means portion of the legislation, I want to begin by calling attention to the untimely and tragic loss of our colleague, Jackie Walorski, and two members of her staff. Jackie was a force on…

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Jul 28, 2022

I thank the chairwoman for her good work. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the CHIPS and Science Act. We are here to put people over political discussions by lowering costs, creating jobs, and supercharging our domestic manufacturing. Our…

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Jul 28, 2022

I stand today to pay tribute to David Trimble, an important contributor to the formation and the success of the Good Friday Agreement and the original First Minister for Northern Ireland. I got to know David very well, and it is…

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Mar 31, 2022

Americans pay too much for insulin. With the price hovering at three times what it was 15 years ago, this vital medication is not just expensive, it can be completely out of reach. Every day, the more than 37 million Americans living with…

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Mar 29, 2022

Oftentimes in this Chamber, you will hear the phrase ``transformative.'' Sometimes it is hyperbolic, but on this occasion, this is transformative legislation. We have fundamentally changed the opportunities for retirement for the American…

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Mar 29, 2022

I also include in the Record a letter from the AARP supporting this legislation. AARP, March 28, 2022. Hon. Richard Neal, Chair, Committee on Ways and Means, Washington, DC. Hon. Robert Scott, Chair, House Committee on Education and Labor…

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Mar 29, 2022

I include in the Record a letter that has been signed by 50 different charities in support of this legislation. March 27, 2022. Hon. Richard Neal, Chair, Ways and Means Committee, House of Representatives. Hon. Bobby Scott, Chair…

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Mar 29, 2022

We are waiting on one more speaker. If Mr. Brady has anybody else he wants to thank, that would be great. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mar 29, 2022

Might I inquire of the ranking member how many more speakers he might have.

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Mar 29, 2022

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Panetta), another real champion of Social Security and retirement.

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Mar 17, 2022

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts and the gentleman from Pennsylvania, both friends of ours, for their words. On this very important day, St. Patrick's Day, we are acknowledging a very important anniversary. Anybody who knows much…

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Mar 9, 2022

This evening's debate is about holding Putin accountable for his unprovoked attack on the Ukrainian people. What we are talking about here is responsible use of trade policy as a powerful tool not only to condemn Putin's aggression and…

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Mar 9, 2022

I just want to reassure the gentleman that I remain committed to the position he has offered as it relates to the World Trade Organization and a suspension of Russia's partnership in WTO. Making sure that we do that in the right procedure…

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Nov 19, 2021

Is the gentleman prepared to close? I reserve the balance of my time.

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Nov 18, 2021

There are a lot of reasons tonight that this legislation has come forth. We can argue about why income inequality in America happened; globalization, technology, skill set, the decline of unions. But what we can't argue about is it…

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Nov 18, 2021

Just before I recognize the distinguished majority whip, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the around-the-clock work of the staff who made this evening possible. First, my team on the Ways and Means Committee that have helped bring…

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Nov 18, 2021

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the majority leader and a real champion of this institution.

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Nov 18, 2021

Tonight, the vote we cast is about history.

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