Richard E. Neal

Democrat Representative, District 1, Massachusetts

4 bills88 cosponsored$2.5M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“Richard E. Neal was born in Worcester, Massachusetts” source

Education

“a graduate of American International College, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science” source
“Congressman Neal is a long-time guest lecturer at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst” source
“his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Hartford” source
“Prior to his time in Congress, Neal was a high school teacher” source

Career

“served his first two terms on the House Banking Committee before joining the Ways and Means Committee in 1993” source

Legislation

HR 10060sponsor

Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-08-06

HR 9813sponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-07-21

HR 9401cosponsor

To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-23

HR 9226cosponsor

To direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Voting Record

255 yea348 nay39 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

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Richard E NealDemocratic· this member
$2.5M raised
Jeromie Patrick WhalenDemocratic
$336K raised
Nadia D MilleronNo affiliation
$44K raised

Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$2.5M

Small donors $9KLarge individual $584KPACs $1.6M

Spent $3.1MCash $3.3M

2024 cycle$3.3M

Small donors $4KLarge individual $748KPACs $2.4M

Spent $2.9MCash $3.9M

2022 cycle$3.5M

Small donors $19K

Top Contributors

KKR$28K

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS$28K

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS$21K

BLACKSTONE$20K

WINGED KEEL GROUP$18K

NFP$18K

WILMERHALE$16K

NFP$15K

LEFRAK$14K

CREI$13K

Committees

House Committee on Ways and Means

ranking member

Joint Committee on Taxation

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10060: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act

sponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

Service History

House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 12021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 12019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 12017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 12015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 12013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 92
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 2
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 20
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 56
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Public service

“Congressman Neal is the Democratic Leader of the Friends of Ireland Caucus” source
“first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1988” source
“Mayor of the City of Springfield from 1984 to 1988” source
“member of the Springfield City Council” source

Also stated

“was raised and educated in the City of Springfield” source

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HRES 1342cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-04

HR 8798cosponsor

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-13

HR 8802cosponsor

To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-13

HRES 1241cosponsor

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-04-30

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HRES 1209cosponsor

Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-23

HR 8060sponsor

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-03-24

HR 7973cosponsor

Momnibus Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-03-18

HRES 1107cosponsor

Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

HR 7805cosponsor

Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-03-04

HR 7736cosponsor

RELIEF Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-02-26

HR 7481cosponsor

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-11

HR 7016cosponsor

No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-01-12

HR 6397cosponsor

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2025-12-03

HR 6166cosponsor

Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-11-20

HR 6088cosponsor

Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

2025-11-18

HR 6056cosponsor

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-11-17

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

Large individual $1.0M

Spent $2.4MCash $3.5M

2020 cycle$5.0M

Small donors $34KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $3.1M

Spent $6.0MCash $2.4M

2018 cycle$3.6M

Small donors $26KLarge individual $805KPACs $2.7M

Spent $3.3MCash $3.3M

2016 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $48KLarge individual $385KPACs $1.3M

Spent $1.4MCash $3.0M

2014 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $16KLarge individual $304KPACs $1.5M

Spent $1.2MCash $2.6M

2012 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $38KLarge individual $403KPACs $1.3M

Spent $1.9MCash $2.1M

2010 cycle$2.3M

Small donors $41KLarge individual $639KPACs $1.5M

Spent $2.3MCash $2.2M

2008 cycle$1.6M

Small donors $19KLarge individual $453KPACs $1.0M

Spent $766KCash $2.2M

2006 cycle$715K

Small donors $92KLarge individual $180KPACs $371K

Spent $552KCash $1.4M

2004 cycle$573K

Small donors $53KLarge individual $142KPACs $326K

Spent $428KCash $1.2M

2002 cycle$557K

Small donors $46KLarge individual $107KPACs $299K

Spent $442KCash $1.0M

2000 cycle$721K

Small donors $4KLarge individual $260KPACs $417K

Spent $369KCash $928K

1998 cycle$458K

Small donors $0Large individual $152KPACs $267K

Spent $250KCash $577K

1996 cycle$371K

Small donors $0Large individual $91KPACs $255K

Spent $227KCash $369K

1994 cycle$502K

Small donors $0Large individual $186KPACs $313K

Spent $319KCash $225K

1992 cycle$385K

Small donors $0Large individual $171KPACs $208K

Spent $355KCash $42K

1990 cycle$463K

Small donors $0Large individual $149KPACs $249K

Spent $534KCash $12K

1988 cycle$352K

Small donors $0Large individual $151KPACs $87K

Spent $268KCash $84K

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HR 9813: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.

sponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

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House, Dist. 22003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat

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House, Dist. 21997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat

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