Serving the 1st District of Massachusetts in the US House of Representatives, with 82 cities & towns in western & central MA. Ranking Member of
@WaysMeansCmte
.
I was delighted to be joined by
@MassGovernor
and officials from
@MassDOT
and
@Amtrak
to announce $108M in federal funding to support East-West Rail.
With this funding, we are one step closer to making East-West Rail a reality.
As someone who was raised by a grandmother and an aunt, I know that mothers come in all forms.
To all mothers and motherly figures who care, uplift, and strengthen us, happy Mother's Day. I hope your day is filled with love as we celebrate you and all that you do.
She is America's Speaker.
Congratulations to my dear friend and colleague
@SpeakerPelosi
on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
A well-deserved honor for someone who has broken down barriers and exemplifies what it means to be a public servant.
Where were you the last time unemployment was below 4% for 27 straight months?
I was an undergraduate student studying political science at
@AIConcampus
.
The big picture: US unemployment has been below 4% for 27 months. That's an incredible stretch that hasn't happened since the late 1960s.
Hiring has slowed in past year, but it's still encouraging:
Labor force +1.3 million in the past year as more people look for work.
# of…
On Monday, I visited
@AIConcampus
to announce a $1,050,000 earmark I secured to establish their Center for Financial Literacy. This center will uplift disadvantaged residents by giving them the tools to make educated financial decisions, creating economic success & independence.
Democrats are delivering for the American people. Republicans are only focused on delivering for their billionaire and big corporation friends.
Read
@RepRichardNeal
's full opening statement at today's
#BidenBudget
hearing with
@SecYellen
here:
This past weekend, I met with America’s next generation of leaders during my Military Service Academy Day at the
@SpfldMuseums
. This annual forum has become a valuable tool for students & their families to learn about the academies - a useful first step in obtaining a nomination.
Delighted to join Mayor Sarno, City Forester Sherman, & students at Washington Elementary for Springfield’s 39th annual Arbor Day celebration. This year marks the city’s 38th year as a Tree City USA, a designation I’m proud to say was first earned during my time as mayor.
An exciting day for Springfield as we marked the opening of 31 Elm. I am pleased that this project benefitted from $12M in historic tax credits, an initiative of which I’ve been a staunch supporter. This building is a pillar in the city’s downtown & will reinvigorate Court Square
It was a pleasure hosting
@MassDOT
W/E Rail Director Koziol, Rail & Transit Administrator Slesinger, state legislators, and regional stakeholders for an update on Compass Rail, including W/E Rail. We are full steam ahead on this project, one that will benefit all of Massachusetts
Every American deserves access to the care they need for their health and well-being and care workers deserve to be well-supported. Today's actions from the
@WhiteHouse
are welcome improvements to strengthen patient and worker safety.
On this
#EarthDay2024
, we celebrate
@POTUS
announcing $7B in grant awards through Solar for All, including $156M for
@MassDOER
. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, this program will lower energy costs & reduce pollution in underserved communities.
Today is the April 15 filing deadline!
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With Israel under attack, the United States must stand with our ally and its people.
The time for the supplemental funding is now.
No more excuses, Mr. Speaker.
I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad.
Best of luck to Easthampton High School's "We the People" team as they compete in their 7th straight National Finals. I had the pleasure of visiting EHS in March to help students prepare for the national competition. I have no doubt they will make their community proud.
🎙️
@RepRichardNeal
on today's
#GOPTaxScam
hearing: "Republicans have wasted months on chaos, conspiracies, and cuts, only to end up back where they always do: cutting taxes for their wealthy and well-connected friends."
Read his full opening remarks here:
My Republican colleagues in the
@WaysMeansCmte
are holding a hearing entitled, "Hearing on Expanding on the Success of the 2017 Tax Relief to Help Hardworking Americans."
Clearly, we have a different definition of the word "success."
Congratulations to Ireland's newly elected Taoiseach, Simon Harris. His support of the Good Friday Agreement has made him a valued partner of the U.S. I wish him well as he begins his new role as Ireland's 16th Taoiseach.
ICYMI: Last week, 9 months after breaking ground with
@MassGovernor
, I visited the site of the new Holyoke Veterans Home. I'm proud to have secured $263.5 million in federal funding for the construction of a new home - one that our veterans deserve.
Because of my Inflation Reduction Act, Americans in 12 states now have a free, secure, and easy option to file taxes directly with the IRS.
Head over to today to check your eligibility.