Rep. Richard Neal
@neal.house.gov
Serving the 1st District of Massachusetts in the US House of Representatives, with 83 cities & towns in western & central MA.
Ranking Member of @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social.
https://neal.house.gov/
Ranking Member of @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social.
https://neal.house.gov/
When the IRS is at its busiest, helping workers and families file their taxes in MA and across the nation, Trump decides to drag the IRS into court in an attempt to pocket even more money from the American people.
This is his latest scheme—that Republicans are enabling—to rob America blind.
This is his latest scheme—that Republicans are enabling—to rob America blind.
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
When the IRS is at its busiest, helping workers and families file their taxes in MA and across the nation, Trump decides to drag the IRS into court in an attempt to pocket even more money from the American people.
This is his latest scheme—that Republicans are enabling—to rob America blind.
This is his latest scheme—that Republicans are enabling—to rob America blind.
It’s no surprise that Trump has picked loyalist Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Over the years, Warsh has only proven how far he will bend to appease the President. 1/
January 30, 2026 at 3:27 PM
It’s no surprise that Trump has picked loyalist Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Over the years, Warsh has only proven how far he will bend to appease the President. 1/
As millions of Americans are feeling the impact of SNAP cuts in Trump’s One Big, Ugly Law, I’m joining my friend and colleague @repmcgovern.bsky.social at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry to hear from those being hurt by these cruel and unnecessary cuts.
Tune in at 12:15 today ⤵️
Tune in at 12:15 today ⤵️
Join me live at 12:15p today with @neal.house.gov at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry in Chicopee, the third stop of my statewide #EndHungerNow Tour.
Reps. McGovern, Neal Distribute Food at Lorraine's Soup Kitchen in Chicopee, MA
YouTube video by Congressman Jim McGovern
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January 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM
As millions of Americans are feeling the impact of SNAP cuts in Trump’s One Big, Ugly Law, I’m joining my friend and colleague @repmcgovern.bsky.social at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry to hear from those being hurt by these cruel and unnecessary cuts.
Tune in at 12:15 today ⤵️
Tune in at 12:15 today ⤵️
1/ International Holocaust Remembrance Day stands as a stark reminder of the horrors inflicted upon six million Jews and millions of others during the Holocaust. Today, as communities across the globe continue to confront antisemitism, we are reminded of the urgent responsibility to speak out.
January 27, 2026 at 9:18 PM
1/ International Holocaust Remembrance Day stands as a stark reminder of the horrors inflicted upon six million Jews and millions of others during the Holocaust. Today, as communities across the globe continue to confront antisemitism, we are reminded of the urgent responsibility to speak out.
1/ Another American citizen has been killed by Trump’s ICE agents.
These untrained, unaccountable officers are wreaking havoc on our communities. Their tactics, and these killings, go against everything our nation stands for.
These untrained, unaccountable officers are wreaking havoc on our communities. Their tactics, and these killings, go against everything our nation stands for.
January 24, 2026 at 7:42 PM
1/ Another American citizen has been killed by Trump’s ICE agents.
These untrained, unaccountable officers are wreaking havoc on our communities. Their tactics, and these killings, go against everything our nation stands for.
These untrained, unaccountable officers are wreaking havoc on our communities. Their tactics, and these killings, go against everything our nation stands for.
All of western and central Massachusetts is under a winter storm warning beginning Sunday and continuing through Monday, with snowfall amounts expected to exceed one foot.
Make sure you're prepared for this weekend's weather event with these tips from MEMA:
www.mass.gov/info-details...
Make sure you're prepared for this weekend's weather event with these tips from MEMA:
www.mass.gov/info-details...
www.mass.gov
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
All of western and central Massachusetts is under a winter storm warning beginning Sunday and continuing through Monday, with snowfall amounts expected to exceed one foot.
Make sure you're prepared for this weekend's weather event with these tips from MEMA:
www.mass.gov/info-details...
Make sure you're prepared for this weekend's weather event with these tips from MEMA:
www.mass.gov/info-details...
Last night, I voted against the DHS funding bill.
Republicans refuse to demand accountability & reform within ICE, which should be held to the same standards as local & state law enforcement.
This isn’t about immigration. It’s about the rule of law & basic civil liberties that define our democracy
Republicans refuse to demand accountability & reform within ICE, which should be held to the same standards as local & state law enforcement.
This isn’t about immigration. It’s about the rule of law & basic civil liberties that define our democracy
January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Last night, I voted against the DHS funding bill.
Republicans refuse to demand accountability & reform within ICE, which should be held to the same standards as local & state law enforcement.
This isn’t about immigration. It’s about the rule of law & basic civil liberties that define our democracy
Republicans refuse to demand accountability & reform within ICE, which should be held to the same standards as local & state law enforcement.
This isn’t about immigration. It’s about the rule of law & basic civil liberties that define our democracy
Affordable, accessible, high-quality health care is possible when Republicans choose to work across the aisle.
Massachusetts is proof.
Massachusetts is proof.
January 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Affordable, accessible, high-quality health care is possible when Republicans choose to work across the aisle.
Massachusetts is proof.
Massachusetts is proof.
Congratulations to Jonah on winning MA-01's @CongressionalAC!
His innovative app, "Health Advocate," helps users prepare for medical appointments and deliver better patient outcomes.
I look forward to welcoming Jonah to D.C. later this year.
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/souther...
His innovative app, "Health Advocate," helps users prepare for medical appointments and deliver better patient outcomes.
I look forward to welcoming Jonah to D.C. later this year.
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/souther...
From a missed question to Capitol Hill: Berkshires teen builds AI app to help patients speak up
Monument Mountain Regional High School sophomore Jonah Sanabria's app was selected as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District.
www.berkshireeagle.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Congratulations to Jonah on winning MA-01's @CongressionalAC!
His innovative app, "Health Advocate," helps users prepare for medical appointments and deliver better patient outcomes.
I look forward to welcoming Jonah to D.C. later this year.
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/souther...
His innovative app, "Health Advocate," helps users prepare for medical appointments and deliver better patient outcomes.
I look forward to welcoming Jonah to D.C. later this year.
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/souther...
It’s been a year of needless suffering—with workers and families bearing the brunt of it—since Trump was inaugurated.
My full statement looking back on Trump’s first full year in office and the wake of devastation it’s left: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
My full statement looking back on Trump’s first full year in office and the wake of devastation it’s left: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
It’s been a year of needless suffering—with workers and families bearing the brunt of it—since Trump was inaugurated.
My full statement looking back on Trump’s first full year in office and the wake of devastation it’s left: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
My full statement looking back on Trump’s first full year in office and the wake of devastation it’s left: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
1/ On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, whose vision continues to guide our nation. His moral courage, his belief in the power of community, and his unwavering commitment to justice have long inspired my own journey in Congress.
January 19, 2026 at 2:23 PM
1/ On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, whose vision continues to guide our nation. His moral courage, his belief in the power of community, and his unwavering commitment to justice have long inspired my own journey in Congress.
President Trump continues his illegal tariff policies that do nothing but raise your prices. This time, he’s targeting our longtime allies for failing to hand over Greenland.
His feckless leadership is hurting working families and undermining our standing on the world stage.
His feckless leadership is hurting working families and undermining our standing on the world stage.
BREAKING: Trump says eight European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland.
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
President Trump continues his illegal tariff policies that do nothing but raise your prices. This time, he’s targeting our longtime allies for failing to hand over Greenland.
His feckless leadership is hurting working families and undermining our standing on the world stage.
His feckless leadership is hurting working families and undermining our standing on the world stage.
1/ Yesterday, I heard from organizations across MA-01 that provide critical mental health and addiction treatment, all scrambling after the Trump administration abruptly cut funding. Hours later, the administration quietly reversed this decision after public backlash.
Breaking News: A day after the Trump administration said it was cutting $2 billion in mental health funding, it reversed itself and reinstated the money.
H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
A day after funding termination notices went out to more than 2,000 programs nationwide, the administration reversed itself and reinstated the money.
nyti.ms
January 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
1/ Yesterday, I heard from organizations across MA-01 that provide critical mental health and addiction treatment, all scrambling after the Trump administration abruptly cut funding. Hours later, the administration quietly reversed this decision after public backlash.
1/ The President calling the shooting of Renee Good “justified” before any investigation is conducted, and especially in light of the egregious footage that was made public, is disrespectful to the victim’s family and an affront to due process.
January 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
1/ The President calling the shooting of Renee Good “justified” before any investigation is conducted, and especially in light of the egregious footage that was made public, is disrespectful to the victim’s family and an affront to due process.
More than 1.4 million Americans opted out of their health insurance because Republicans refused to extend the ACA tax credits before the end of the year.
House Democrats forced a vote. We did our part to keep health care affordable and accessible.
It's now up to the Senate.
House Democrats forced a vote. We did our part to keep health care affordable and accessible.
It's now up to the Senate.
Breaking News: About 1.4 million fewer people have enrolled in Obamacare coverage this year in the face of soaring premiums. That number could increase significantly.
Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
nyti.ms
January 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
More than 1.4 million Americans opted out of their health insurance because Republicans refused to extend the ACA tax credits before the end of the year.
House Democrats forced a vote. We did our part to keep health care affordable and accessible.
It's now up to the Senate.
House Democrats forced a vote. We did our part to keep health care affordable and accessible.
It's now up to the Senate.
Trump continues to target the independent Chair of the Federal Reserve, AND his own appointee, for following the data and doing right by the American people.
Now he’s weaponizing the Justice Department against him.
Getting his way matters more than your wallet or economic stability. Pathetic.
Now he’s weaponizing the Justice Department against him.
Getting his way matters more than your wallet or economic stability. Pathetic.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
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January 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Trump continues to target the independent Chair of the Federal Reserve, AND his own appointee, for following the data and doing right by the American people.
Now he’s weaponizing the Justice Department against him.
Getting his way matters more than your wallet or economic stability. Pathetic.
Now he’s weaponizing the Justice Department against him.
Getting his way matters more than your wallet or economic stability. Pathetic.
The first year of Trump 2.0 has proven to be the worst year for jobs outside of a recession since 2003.
Trump has made clear his indifference to lowering costs and creating jobs.
But that only strengthens our resolve to keep fighting for the people.
Trump has made clear his indifference to lowering costs and creating jobs.
But that only strengthens our resolve to keep fighting for the people.
JUST IN: The US economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades. https://cnn.it/3Z40dWN
January 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The first year of Trump 2.0 has proven to be the worst year for jobs outside of a recession since 2003.
Trump has made clear his indifference to lowering costs and creating jobs.
But that only strengthens our resolve to keep fighting for the people.
Trump has made clear his indifference to lowering costs and creating jobs.
But that only strengthens our resolve to keep fighting for the people.
This is a good day for the American family.
After Democrats forced a vote, the House passed an extension of the ACA tax credits to keep health care accessible & affordable for millions of Americans.
I urge the Senate to consider this bill immediately, ensuring no American goes without coverage.
After Democrats forced a vote, the House passed an extension of the ACA tax credits to keep health care accessible & affordable for millions of Americans.
I urge the Senate to consider this bill immediately, ensuring no American goes without coverage.
Breaking news: More than a dozen House Republicans joined every Democrat to pass a bill extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years — the sharpest GOP break with party leadership yet.
House passes bill extending health care subsidies, bucking GOP leaders
Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM
This is a good day for the American family.
After Democrats forced a vote, the House passed an extension of the ACA tax credits to keep health care accessible & affordable for millions of Americans.
I urge the Senate to consider this bill immediately, ensuring no American goes without coverage.
After Democrats forced a vote, the House passed an extension of the ACA tax credits to keep health care accessible & affordable for millions of Americans.
I urge the Senate to consider this bill immediately, ensuring no American goes without coverage.
Reposted by Rep. Richard Neal
Today, Republicans face a choice: join Democrats or let health care costs double.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Today, Republicans face a choice: join Democrats or let health care costs double.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
The people of Maryland and the nation are better off because of Steny Hoyer.
From historic legislative achievements to working with me to deliver the federal district courthouse in Springfield, Steny has been a great partner and a great friend.
My full statement⤵️
neal.house.gov/2026/01/08/n...
From historic legislative achievements to working with me to deliver the federal district courthouse in Springfield, Steny has been a great partner and a great friend.
My full statement⤵️
neal.house.gov/2026/01/08/n...
January 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The people of Maryland and the nation are better off because of Steny Hoyer.
From historic legislative achievements to working with me to deliver the federal district courthouse in Springfield, Steny has been a great partner and a great friend.
My full statement⤵️
neal.house.gov/2026/01/08/n...
From historic legislative achievements to working with me to deliver the federal district courthouse in Springfield, Steny has been a great partner and a great friend.
My full statement⤵️
neal.house.gov/2026/01/08/n...
Republicans and Donald Trump spent all of their legislative might this year cutting taxes for billionaires.
Now everyone else is left with higher costs, fewer choices, and an economy that doesn’t work for them.
Now everyone else is left with higher costs, fewer choices, and an economy that doesn’t work for them.
Almost a year of Republicans in complete control:
> Unemployment at its highest since 2021
> Nearly no jobs added since April
> US manufacturing has been shrinking for 9 months
> Households are paying an extra ~$1,200 for tariffs
> Layoffs happening in nearly every sector
> Unemployment at its highest since 2021
> Nearly no jobs added since April
> US manufacturing has been shrinking for 9 months
> Households are paying an extra ~$1,200 for tariffs
> Layoffs happening in nearly every sector
December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Republicans and Donald Trump spent all of their legislative might this year cutting taxes for billionaires.
Now everyone else is left with higher costs, fewer choices, and an economy that doesn’t work for them.
Now everyone else is left with higher costs, fewer choices, and an economy that doesn’t work for them.
Reposted by Rep. Richard Neal
The GOP health care crisis hasn’t gone away.
We’re only days away from millions being priced out of their health care entirely, and Republicans are no closer to offering a fix.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
We’re only days away from millions being priced out of their health care entirely, and Republicans are no closer to offering a fix.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The GOP health care crisis hasn’t gone away.
We’re only days away from millions being priced out of their health care entirely, and Republicans are no closer to offering a fix.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
We’re only days away from millions being priced out of their health care entirely, and Republicans are no closer to offering a fix.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
As Republicans scramble to come up with a health care plan, they’re pretending HSAs can do the job.
Here's why they can't: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Here's why they can't: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why health savings accounts aren’t the fix Republicans hope for
The idea of sending cash directly into health savings accounts appeals to some Republicans after President Donald Trump demanded a solution that bypasses insurers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
As Republicans scramble to come up with a health care plan, they’re pretending HSAs can do the job.
Here's why they can't: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Here's why they can't: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Reposted by Rep. Richard Neal
It’s the season of giving and thanks to Republicans, families are giving up more just to afford it.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It’s the season of giving and thanks to Republicans, families are giving up more just to afford it.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
The Trump Administration was working behind the scenes to kick thousands of older workers with disabilities off Social Security. We fought back and they backed off.
This is why we fight to protect Social Security. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
This is why we fight to protect Social Security. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Trump Administration was working behind the scenes to kick thousands of older workers with disabilities off Social Security. We fought back and they backed off.
This is why we fight to protect Social Security. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
This is why we fight to protect Social Security. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...