At a Glance

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

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepRichardNeal Facebook YouTube

External Resources

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Richard E. Neal

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 1

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Richard E.'s ATmosphere Activity

14 recent posts · 3 sponsored · 38 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 17(source)

3/ On this Presidents' Day, we thank those leaders like Washington who led with great honor, courage, compassion, and integrity, who understood the significance of the office and our democratic institutions, and were grateful for the honor and privilege of working on behalf of the American people.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 17(source)

2/ He gave up his power and ultimately observed the first peaceful transfer of power in our nation's history.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 17(source)

1/ The first Presidents' Day was celebrated in 1879 as a tribute to George Washington. Despite the overwhelming adoration he received, President Washington recognized the importance of setting a precedent to prevent the kind of tyranny he fought to subvert.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 14(source)

2/ We will continue working to uphold our constitutional system and fighting back against the executive overreach we have witnessed over these last three weeks.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 14(source)

1/ THANK YOU to the more than 8,000 constituents who joined my telephone town hall last night. I heard every one of your concerns about the new administration, and they are shared by my Democratic colleagues and I.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 13(source)

2/ To join, dial 888-480-3626. If you receive a call from my office, stay on the line and you will be connected to the town hall. If you aren’t able to join us tonight but have questions, please call or email my office. I want to hear from you.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 13(source)

1/ Over the last three weeks, I've heard from countless constituents concerned about many of the actions taken by the Trump Administration. Tonight, join me for a telephone town hall at 6:30 PM EST to discuss how we are fighting back against against this executive overreach.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 13(source)

I'm all for saving taxpayer money. The last time we had a balanced budget was under President Clinton. And then what happened? Republicans gave away the house to the rich with tax handouts in '01, '03, and '17 to the tune of $10 trillion.

NBC News

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House Republicans release a budget resolution that calls for cutting taxes by up to $4.5 trillion and sets a goal of slashing federal spending by $2 trillion. The resolution also would raise the debt limit by $4 trillion.

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

What's being targeted in the Republican budget proposal? ❌ The Affordable Care Act ❌ Medicaid & CHIP ❌ SNAP Here's what this may look like in MA-01.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats@waysmeanscmte.bsky.socialFeb 12(source)

Congress wasn't established in Article I of the Constitution to rubberstamp the will and whims of the Executive Branch. As Ranking Member @neal.house.gov said, "Our job is to question the authority." Republicans need to wake up and remember their responsibility.

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

Executive Order 14149, "Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship," highlights the importance of our First Amendment & how it's essential to our Republic. Threatening a news outlet with White House access to force your own narrative doesn't sound like upholding the First Amendment.

Kaitlan Collins

@kaitlancollins.bsky.social

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"Today we were informed by the White House that if AP did not align its editorial standards with President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, AP would be barred from accessing an event in the Oval Office." www.ap.org/the-definiti...

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 3(source)

3/ My colleagues and I on the @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social will not stand for this.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 3(source)

2/ This harkens back to the 1970s when President Nixon tried to snoop on the American people and his political enemies. Congress enacted Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code because the American people deserve the assurance that their personal data is protected and confidential.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govFeb 3(source)

1/ To all of my constituents that have called my office regarding an unelected billionaire having access to sensitive federal payment systems and confidential tax information, I hear you. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.

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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

No leadership roles

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
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 3633 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-16	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Motion to Reconsider	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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