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/
Trump and Republicans have made their priorities clear: they’ll raise costs for everyone else so long as it means another tax giveaway for billionaires.
That agenda doesn't earn my vote.
That agenda doesn't earn my vote.
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Trump and Republicans have made their priorities clear: they’ll raise costs for everyone else so long as it means another tax giveaway for billionaires.
That agenda doesn't earn my vote.
That agenda doesn't earn my vote.
A principled deal was possible, but ignoring the reality of skyrocketing costs doesn’t earn my vote.
It’s just another day in Trump’s economy for workers and their families.
For that, I'm still a no.
It’s just another day in Trump’s economy for workers and their families.
For that, I'm still a no.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A principled deal was possible, but ignoring the reality of skyrocketing costs doesn’t earn my vote.
It’s just another day in Trump’s economy for workers and their families.
For that, I'm still a no.
It’s just another day in Trump’s economy for workers and their families.
For that, I'm still a no.
Whether it’s at the grocery checkout, in the doctor’s office, or on their energy bills, Americans know the Trump economy isn’t working for them.
Burying a job report won’t change what they’re feeling. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Burying a job report won’t change what they’re feeling. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October, new report says
Employers have announced 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, the highest reading since the pandemic, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Whether it’s at the grocery checkout, in the doctor’s office, or on their energy bills, Americans know the Trump economy isn’t working for them.
Burying a job report won’t change what they’re feeling. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Burying a job report won’t change what they’re feeling. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a titan of this institution. This country is stronger because of her patriotism, her example, and her unwavering belief in America’s promise.
I wish my dear friend, Speaker Pelosi, and her beloved family every happiness in this well-deserved next chapter.
I wish my dear friend, Speaker Pelosi, and her beloved family every happiness in this well-deserved next chapter.
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a titan of this institution. This country is stronger because of her patriotism, her example, and her unwavering belief in America’s promise.
I wish my dear friend, Speaker Pelosi, and her beloved family every happiness in this well-deserved next chapter.
I wish my dear friend, Speaker Pelosi, and her beloved family every happiness in this well-deserved next chapter.
Today, I watched the legality of Trump's tariffs argued in front of the Supreme Court.
This case is about more than that though—it's about bringing down prices and restoring Congress' power.
This case is about more than that though—it's about bringing down prices and restoring Congress' power.
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today, I watched the legality of Trump's tariffs argued in front of the Supreme Court.
This case is about more than that though—it's about bringing down prices and restoring Congress' power.
This case is about more than that though—it's about bringing down prices and restoring Congress' power.
Reposted by Rep. Richard Neal
Professor @neal.house.gov breaks down the ACA tax credits and what’s at stake:
October 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Professor @neal.house.gov breaks down the ACA tax credits and what’s at stake:
Trump promised his voters that he’d lower prices. Since then, he’s only raised them.
People can’t take any more of Trump’s tariff tax.
It’s why I, together with my colleagues in Congress, am continuing to fight these tariffs at the highest level. democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
People can’t take any more of Trump’s tariff tax.
It’s why I, together with my colleagues in Congress, am continuing to fight these tariffs at the highest level. democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
Neal Statement on Latest Democratic Action in the Fight to Lower Prices
SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E.
democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump promised his voters that he’d lower prices. Since then, he’s only raised them.
People can’t take any more of Trump’s tariff tax.
It’s why I, together with my colleagues in Congress, am continuing to fight these tariffs at the highest level. democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
People can’t take any more of Trump’s tariff tax.
It’s why I, together with my colleagues in Congress, am continuing to fight these tariffs at the highest level. democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
Reposted by Rep. Richard Neal
Trump just handed $40 BILLION of your money to his buddy in Argentina—double what it was before.
Meanwhile, American farmers are still getting left behind.
RM @neal.house.gov breaks down how we got here and what it means:
Meanwhile, American farmers are still getting left behind.
RM @neal.house.gov breaks down how we got here and what it means:
October 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Trump just handed $40 BILLION of your money to his buddy in Argentina—double what it was before.
Meanwhile, American farmers are still getting left behind.
RM @neal.house.gov breaks down how we got here and what it means:
Meanwhile, American farmers are still getting left behind.
RM @neal.house.gov breaks down how we got here and what it means:
People are already feeling the sticker shock of their skyrocketing 2026 health care premiums.
We're here in Washington ready to do something about it, but Republicans need to be here too.
We're here in Washington ready to do something about it, but Republicans need to be here too.
October 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
People are already feeling the sticker shock of their skyrocketing 2026 health care premiums.
We're here in Washington ready to do something about it, but Republicans need to be here too.
We're here in Washington ready to do something about it, but Republicans need to be here too.
Reposted by Rep. Richard Neal
The failure to release a jobs report today says enough about Trump's handling of the economy.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov's statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov's statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
October 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The failure to release a jobs report today says enough about Trump's handling of the economy.
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov's statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
Ranking Member @neal.house.gov's statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
Trump’s attempts to politicize the Fed were always wrong and self-dealing.
Today’s rate cut is an example of why it’s important for the Fed to make decisions that are economically responsible—not politically convenient.
Today’s rate cut is an example of why it’s important for the Fed to make decisions that are economically responsible—not politically convenient.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated rate cut and signaled that two more are on the way before the end of the year as concerns intensified over the U.S. labor market. cnb.cx/4nFCFSG
September 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Trump’s attempts to politicize the Fed were always wrong and self-dealing.
Today’s rate cut is an example of why it’s important for the Fed to make decisions that are economically responsible—not politically convenient.
Today’s rate cut is an example of why it’s important for the Fed to make decisions that are economically responsible—not politically convenient.
If a government agency has put the privacy of millions of Americans at risk, it owes the people answers.
That’s why we’re introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to get to the bottom of the mess DOGE has made at SSA.
That’s why we’re introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to get to the bottom of the mess DOGE has made at SSA.
When 300 million people are at risk of identity theft at the hands of their government, people deserve accountability and answers.
That’s exactly what Ways and Means Democrats are calling for.
Our latest Resolution of Inquiry: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
That’s exactly what Ways and Means Democrats are calling for.
Our latest Resolution of Inquiry: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
September 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If a government agency has put the privacy of millions of Americans at risk, it owes the people answers.
That’s why we’re introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to get to the bottom of the mess DOGE has made at SSA.
That’s why we’re introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to get to the bottom of the mess DOGE has made at SSA.
1/ While 24 years have passed since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the memories of that day, and the ones that followed, have not diminished.
May we always hold close the memories of all those who lost their lives 24 years ago today.
May we always hold close the memories of all those who lost their lives 24 years ago today.
September 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
1/ While 24 years have passed since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the memories of that day, and the ones that followed, have not diminished.
May we always hold close the memories of all those who lost their lives 24 years ago today.
May we always hold close the memories of all those who lost their lives 24 years ago today.
Political violence is a cancer on our society and has absolutely no place in America or our political system. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family, and I hope that everyone on the Utah Valley campus is safe.
September 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Political violence is a cancer on our society and has absolutely no place in America or our political system. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family, and I hope that everyone on the Utah Valley campus is safe.
States should not have to protect themselves from conspiracy theories.
I'm grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social for putting the safety of the people of Massachusetts over politics. RFK Jr.'s pseudoscience has no place at the top of what should be the world's model health system.
I'm grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social for putting the safety of the people of Massachusetts over politics. RFK Jr.'s pseudoscience has no place at the top of what should be the world's model health system.
NEW: Massachusetts becomes first state to impose its own vaccine coverage rules
Massachusetts to impose its own vaccine coverage rules
It will be the first state to mandate insurance coverage of vaccines even if the federal government stops requiring it.
www.axios.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
States should not have to protect themselves from conspiracy theories.
I'm grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social for putting the safety of the people of Massachusetts over politics. RFK Jr.'s pseudoscience has no place at the top of what should be the world's model health system.
I'm grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social for putting the safety of the people of Massachusetts over politics. RFK Jr.'s pseudoscience has no place at the top of what should be the world's model health system.
Survivors and the American people deserve the full truth. But last night’s heavily redacted files—97% of which we’ve seen before—fall well short.
That is why I signed the discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation to release the Epstein files.
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
That is why I signed the discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation to release the Epstein files.
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
Discharge Petition No. 9, Bill Number: H.Res. 581, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Thomas Massie DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Thomas Massie, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution providi...
clerk.house.gov
September 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Survivors and the American people deserve the full truth. But last night’s heavily redacted files—97% of which we’ve seen before—fall well short.
That is why I signed the discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation to release the Epstein files.
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
That is why I signed the discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation to release the Epstein files.
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
The President's assault on science will have lasting repercussions for our nation.
Freezing $1.4 billion in NIH grants only serves to harm America's innovative edge, while China and other global competitors are doubling their efforts on scientific research.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Freezing $1.4 billion in NIH grants only serves to harm America's innovative edge, while China and other global competitors are doubling their efforts on scientific research.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Auchincloss, Mass. lawmakers call on Trump to release $1.3B in frozen medical research funding
"We cannot allow this administration to continue to undermine U.S. global leadership in medical and scientific innovation and endanger patients’ lives," Massachusetts lawmakers told the Trump White Ho...
www.masslive.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The President's assault on science will have lasting repercussions for our nation.
Freezing $1.4 billion in NIH grants only serves to harm America's innovative edge, while China and other global competitors are doubling their efforts on scientific research.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Freezing $1.4 billion in NIH grants only serves to harm America's innovative edge, while China and other global competitors are doubling their efforts on scientific research.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
President Trump is unleashing an economic assault. With his illegal firing of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, he is threatening the financial security of every American.
Politicizing the central bank threatens more inflation, higher rates, unstable retirement accounts, and more uncertainty.
Politicizing the central bank threatens more inflation, higher rates, unstable retirement accounts, and more uncertainty.
August 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
President Trump is unleashing an economic assault. With his illegal firing of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, he is threatening the financial security of every American.
Politicizing the central bank threatens more inflation, higher rates, unstable retirement accounts, and more uncertainty.
Politicizing the central bank threatens more inflation, higher rates, unstable retirement accounts, and more uncertainty.
Social Security is a promise America made that no senior would be left to face old age alone. That promise for 90 years has been expanded so that none of the nation’s most vulnerable is left behind.
Republicans want to break that promise. But Democrats will ensure we keep it.
Republicans want to break that promise. But Democrats will ensure we keep it.
August 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Social Security is a promise America made that no senior would be left to face old age alone. That promise for 90 years has been expanded so that none of the nation’s most vulnerable is left behind.
Republicans want to break that promise. But Democrats will ensure we keep it.
Republicans want to break that promise. But Democrats will ensure we keep it.
90 years ago, from the dais of the Ways and Means Committee to the stroke of FDR’s pen, the promise of Social Security was born.
Since then, it has protected seniors after a lifetime of work, given families a source of stability in their darkest hours, and offered peace of mind to millions.
Since then, it has protected seniors after a lifetime of work, given families a source of stability in their darkest hours, and offered peace of mind to millions.
August 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
90 years ago, from the dais of the Ways and Means Committee to the stroke of FDR’s pen, the promise of Social Security was born.
Since then, it has protected seniors after a lifetime of work, given families a source of stability in their darkest hours, and offered peace of mind to millions.
Since then, it has protected seniors after a lifetime of work, given families a source of stability in their darkest hours, and offered peace of mind to millions.
1/ Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democratic system, providing an equal voice for every American, no matter their race, gender, or zip code.
August 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
1/ Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democratic system, providing an equal voice for every American, no matter their race, gender, or zip code.
Texas Democrats are standing up to an unconscionable attack on the bedrock of our democratic system: free and fair elections.
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
August 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Texas Democrats are standing up to an unconscionable attack on the bedrock of our democratic system: free and fair elections.
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
My full statement on the gerrymandered congressional map proposed by the Texas State Legislature ⤵️
First the Fed, now the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump would rather cook the books than clean up the mess he's made.
But no amount of manipulation will hide what Americans are feeling: higher prices and a tough job market.
But no amount of manipulation will hide what Americans are feeling: higher prices and a tough job market.
President Donald Trump on Friday fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, hours after the agency reported that job growth in the U.S. had slowed to a near-halt.
Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets
Trump accused BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer of being a political appointee who was manipulating jobs data.
cnb.cx
August 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
First the Fed, now the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump would rather cook the books than clean up the mess he's made.
But no amount of manipulation will hide what Americans are feeling: higher prices and a tough job market.
But no amount of manipulation will hide what Americans are feeling: higher prices and a tough job market.
The American people didn’t ask for this.
Hiring has stalled, prices are surging, and this administration is actively undermining the labor market Democrats rebuilt.
This goes beyond failed Republican leadership, it's actively making life harder for people.
Hiring has stalled, prices are surging, and this administration is actively undermining the labor market Democrats rebuilt.
This goes beyond failed Republican leadership, it's actively making life harder for people.
NEW: The labor market is worse than previously thought, with the latest data showing the U.S. created about 106,000 total jobs in the past three months, the weakest pace of growth since the onset of the 2020 pandemic.
The U.S. job market was weak in July, and previous months were worse than thought
Sharp revisions of government data show the U.S. created 33,000 jobs total in May and June, while July’s number came in soft, too.
nbcnews.to
August 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The American people didn’t ask for this.
Hiring has stalled, prices are surging, and this administration is actively undermining the labor market Democrats rebuilt.
This goes beyond failed Republican leadership, it's actively making life harder for people.
Hiring has stalled, prices are surging, and this administration is actively undermining the labor market Democrats rebuilt.
This goes beyond failed Republican leadership, it's actively making life harder for people.
Treasury Secretary Bessent today said the quiet part out loud: Republicans’ ultimate goal is to privatize Social Security.
And we know that there isn’t a backdoor they won’t try to make Wall Street’s dream a reality.
My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
And we know that there isn’t a backdoor they won’t try to make Wall Street’s dream a reality.
My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Treasury Secretary Bessent today said the quiet part out loud: Republicans’ ultimate goal is to privatize Social Security.
And we know that there isn’t a backdoor they won’t try to make Wall Street’s dream a reality.
My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
And we know that there isn’t a backdoor they won’t try to make Wall Street’s dream a reality.
My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...