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Seat

Representative for Massachusetts District 1

Born

February 14, 1949

Age 77

Phone

(202) 225-5601

Office

372 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 1

Richard E. Neal

Richard Edmund Neal is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 1st congressional district since 1989. The district, numbered as the 2nd district from 1989 to 2013, includes Springfield, West Springfield, Pittsfield, Holyoke, Agawam, Chicopee and Westfield, and is much more rural than the rest of the state. A member of the Democratic Party, Neal has been the dean of Massachusetts's delegation to the United States House of Representatives since 2013, and he is also the dean of the New England House delegations.

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Voting Record — 496

Yes40%

No55%

Present0%

Not Voting5%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 1

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Richard E. Neal

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 1

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Richard E.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 3 sponsored · 38 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 23(source)

My full statement on 16 years of the Affordable Care Act: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...

Neal Statement on the 16th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law on...

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 23(source)

16 years ago, Democrats made history and showed what’s possible when you invest in people. 16 years later, Republicans made history with the largest cut to health care. Dems believe families should never have to choose between rent or their doctor. Our fight won’t waver until that’s a reality.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 12(source)

Antisemitism has no place in America, and no one should ever have to fear for their safety because of their faith. We must confront antisemitism and stand firmly with our Jewish neighbors.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 12(source)

I am horrified by the antisemitic attack that took place in West Bloomfield, Michigan. My heart goes out to the Temple Israel community and Jewish communities around the world that are reeling from yet another act of senseless violence.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 11(source)

With this funding, HOPE will be able to further its mission of providing hands-on learning in the arts, expanding access to creative education and mentorship for students across western Mass. Read more: www.masslive.com/westernmass/...

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Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 11(source)

A great day of celebrating our young people and investments that will create valuable opportunities for their future. I was proud to partner with @markey.senate.gov and @warren.senate.gov to deliver $5 million for the HOPE Center for the Arts.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 11(source)

Here's what we know: • A personal thumb drive • Data sets containing the sensitive info of 500M+ people • “God-level” security access Here's what we don’t know: • Everything else. That’s why this demands an immediate, full investigation.

Ways and Means Committee Democrats

@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social

Open post ↗

The Trump Administration allowed Americans’ most private information to be COPIED onto a THUMB DRIVE.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 6(source)

More from @wsj.com here:

U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs in February

The payrolls number was worse than the gain of 50,000 jobs economists expected and a sign that the job market continues to struggle in nearly every sector.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 6(source)

Workers and families across Massachusetts and the country were promised lower prices on Day 1. Over 400 days later, prices are up and the job market is shrinking. Democrats refuse to join Republicans in settling for this failure. The American people deserve better.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 6(source)

Democrats will fight for an economy that moves forwards, not backwards. My full statement here:

Neal Statement on February 2026 Jobs Report

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the February 2026 jobs report:

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 6(source)

Republicans have ignored the red flags of Trump’s limping economy for months. Now, the American people are paying the price of a shrinking job market spurred by Trump’s illegal tariff scheme.

U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs in February

The payrolls number was worse than the gain of 50,000 jobs economists expected and a sign that the job market continues to struggle in nearly every sector.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 5(source)

Tonight, I voted to pass the War Powers Resolution and force the President to make his case in plain view of the American people. Unfortunately, congressional Republicans continued to demonstrate their subservience to the President, rubber-stamping a war the American people do not want.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMar 5(source)

This is long overdue. However, this doesn't change the fact that DHS needs serious reforms, & impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens need to be conducted. We must defend the rule of law & the basic civil liberties that define our democracy. abcnews.com/Politics/tru...

Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Earlier, sources said Trump called Republicans asking if he should fire her.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 28(source)

My statement on the Trump Administration's strikes on Iran: neal.house.gov/2026/02/28/n...

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 26(source)

After cutting Medicaid and Medicare and refusing to extend the ACA enhanced credits, President Trump is now proposing changes that would increase your deductibles. If they can cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans, they can make health care more affordable.

Ways and Means Committee Democrats

@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social

Open post ↗

For most people with ACA coverage, this deductible eats more than HALF of their income. This is the wealthiest nation on Earth. Why are Republicans asking people to fork over more than half of their income for basic care?

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 25(source)

My Democratic colleagues on the @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social sat through a 17-hour markup of Trump's One Big Ugly Law. Believe us when we say it was 17 hours of talking about tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, not the middle class.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 25(source)

What does the "golden age of America" look like under Trump? Grocery prices are up, & SNAP benefits are cut to finance a tax cut for billionaires. Health care costs are up, & Medicare & Medicaid are cut to finance a tax cut for billionaires. It's golden for billionaires, not for working families.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 24(source)

President Trump is using his State of the Union address to try to sell the American people on the idea that we’re in a "golden age." But I’ll be right here in my office, putting in the work to deliver real results for the American people.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 24(source)

My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...

Neal Statement on Republican Depletion of Medicare Funding

WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new report that shows that Republ...

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 24(source)

Republican billionaire handouts are putting lives at risk. Their wealthy giveaways slashed 12 years off of Medicare benefits, impacting our nation’s seniors most. Democrats are doing everything we can not only to reverse course, but chart a better path. fortune.com/2026/02/23/h...

In less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency for the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A | Fortune

The CBO estimates that benefit reductions would start at 8% in 2040 and steadily climb to a 10% cut by 2056.

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Sponsored Bills(3)

H.R. 8060 (119th)
To reauthorize funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, negl…
H.R. 6722 (119th)
Automatic IRA Act of 2025
H.R. 1337 (119th)
To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.

Cosponsored Bills(38)

H. Res. 1241 (119th)
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to t…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H.R. 7805 (119th)
To reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-03-04
H.R. 7736 (119th)
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs collecte…
Joined: 2026-02-26
H. Res. 1078 (119th)
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services…
Joined: 2026-02-25
H.R. 7615 (119th)
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs collecte…
Joined: 2026-02-20

Leadership

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Committees

Committee on Ways and Means

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Voting History

496 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed

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