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

20 recent posts · 3 sponsored · 38 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.gov12h ago(source)

The Supreme Court’s decision to weaken voting rights is a stain on our democracy. The right to vote is fundamental to who we are as Americans. After years of hard-fought progress by voters of color, this ruling marks a dangerous step backward. Democrats won’t stop fighting to protect voting rights

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.gov15h ago(source)

My full statement:

Neal Statement on April 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 April 2026 jobs report:

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.gov15h ago(source)

Americans have had all they can handle from the Trump economy. What people are earning isn't keeping up with inflation. Gas prices are up 50%, and the cost to fly has surged 20%. How do Republicans expect families to weather something an airline couldn’t?

Ways and Means Committee Democrats

@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social

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Nearly half of Americans are struggling to afford their groceries. And Republicans call that a “strong economy.”

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.gov1d ago(source)

If you were wondering where Republican priorities lie, here's your answer: ❌ Make health care more affordable ❌ Make groceries more affordable ❌ Make gasoline more affordable ✅ Ask taxpayers to fork over $1 billion for Trump's ballroom www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Republicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroom

The president said repeatedly that the White House ballroom would be privately funded but has raised security concerns, particularly in light of the correspondents' dinner shooting.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.gov1d ago(source)

Gas prices rising in all 50 states as average nears $5 — how much worse will it get?

The average price of a gallon of gas in the United States is on the rise in all 50 states, one prominent fuel industry analyst said.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.gov1d ago(source)

The average price of gas in the U.S. surpassed $4.50/gallon, up more than $1.50 since Trump's war began. This is the "small price to pay," as the President described it, for his reckless & illegal war. Add gasoline to the growing list of things Americans can no longer afford under Trump's economy.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govMay 1(source)

The more that's exposed, the worse it gets. First, it was DOGE. Now, it's Medicare and Social Security numbers being exposed in a half-baked government database. The people need answers.

Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers

It is the latest technical problem related to the Trump administration’s push to create a national directory of health providers.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 30(source)

Don’t let Republicans convince you that they’re the party of fiscal responsibility.

U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP

Federal debt exceeding the size of the economy is a potent symbol of the gathering fiscal stresses on the U.S.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 15(source)

My full statement:

Neal Statement on the Failure of the Big Ugly Law

WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the end of the 2026 tax filing season:

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 15(source)

This Tax Day, it’s clear: Republicans handed tax cuts to the wealthy and higher costs to workers and families. Over 2 million refunds delayed, sky-high inflation, and a stretched-thin IRS that Trump is suing for $10 billion. Americans were promised relief but got higher bills instead.

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

To all those who celebrated today, happy Easter! I hope your day was filled with hope, renewal, and time spent with those who matter most.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 2(source)

There are few times in history where we can so clearly trace so much economic calamity back to one day. But President Trump has made it easy for us.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 2(source)

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

Neal Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Trump’s Liberation Day

SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of Trump’s “Liberation Day”:

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 2(source)

One year after the President’s so-called ‘Liberation Day,’ all the President has to show for it is higher costs, stalled growth, and a weakened job market. Workers and families are paying for his failed trade policies every day and at every turn.

Ways and Means Committee Democrats

@waysmeanscmte.bsky.social

Open post ↗

One year ago today, Trump slapped tariffs on everything money can buy. And since then, it’s only been chaos, higher prices, and fewer jobs.

Rep. Richard Neal@neal.house.govApr 2(source)

Chag Sameach to all those celebrating Passover in MA-01 and around the world. May this season be filled with prosperity, joy, and peace.

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

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
2025-04-09	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

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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