Rep. Richard Neal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Massachusetts’ 1st district since 1989, posted several messages on social media this week addressing health care policy and commemorating Pearl Harbor Day.
On December 5, Neal criticized Republican efforts on health care reform. In his post, he stated: “It’s the holiday season, but it feels like Groundhog Day. The Republican health care plan has been 15 years in the making. The only thing they’ve actually done is vote to take away health care from millions of Americans.”
Later that day, Neal commented on actions by the Trump Administration regarding public health issues. He wrote: “There is nothing about this that will make America healthier. The Trump Administration is again putting conspiracy theories before facts and it’s at the cost of families and communities across the country.”
On December 7, Neal marked the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a tribute to those who lost their lives and highlighted a local hero from his district: “84 years ago today, the course of our nation’s history was forever changed when more than 2,300 servicemembers lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. We continue to honor their memory and commemorate the sacrifices of heroes like Holyoke-native Harry Chandler, whose bravery in the…”
Neal has represented Massachusetts’ 1st district in Congress for over three decades after succeeding Edward Boland in 1989. Before his congressional tenure, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Born in Worcester in 1949 and currently residing in Springfield, Neal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from American International College.
