Richard E. Neal
Democrat Representative, District 1, Massachusetts
5 bills88 cosponsored$2.5M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “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
Public service
Also stated
- “was raised and educated in the City of Springfield” source
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Legislation
HR 10060sponsor
Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
HR 7973cosponsor
Momnibus Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HRES 1107cosponsor
Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7805cosponsor
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7736cosponsor
RELIEF Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
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.
HR 6722sponsor
Automatic IRA Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 6397cosponsor
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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.
HR 6088cosponsor
Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Voting Record
255 yea351 nay48 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
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)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Richard E NealDemocratic· this member$2.5M raised
- Jeromie Patrick WhalenDemocratic$336K raised
- Nadia D MilleronNo affiliation—
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 $19KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $2.3M
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
Top Contributors
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY$29K
KKR$28K
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS$28K
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS$21K
BLACKSTONE$20K
WINGED KEEL GROUP$19K
NFP$18K
WILMERHALE$16K
NFP$15K
LEFRAK$14K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
ranking memberJoint Committee on Taxation
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
HR 10060: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
sponsor2026-08-06
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
HR 9813: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.
sponsor2026-07-21
legislation
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
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)
nay2026-07-21
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)
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
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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House, Dist. 22009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21991-01-03, 1993-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 21989-01-03, 1991-01-03Democrat
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- VotesTracked · 655
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- CommitteesTracked · 2
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- Campaign financeTracked · 20
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