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Summary

Representative Richard E. Neal

Full Name: Richard E. Neal
Office: U.S. House (MA) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1988
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Maureen; 4 Children: Rory, Brendan, Maura, Sean
Birth Date: 02/14/1949
Birth Place: Worcester, MA
Home City: Springfield, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 3803 - District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Legislation (Nay)

July 31, 2012 - Prohibits an abortion, or attempted abortion, in the District of Columbia if the fetus has reached a probable post-fertilization age of 20 weeks or ...

HR 5855 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2013
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

June 7, 2012 - Prohibits funds appropriated to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being used in certain circumstances including, but not limited to, the following ...

HR 3541 - Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

May 31, 2012 - Prohibits abortions sought due to the sex, gender, color, or race of the fetus, or the race of a parent of the fetus (Sec. ...

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Recent Public Statements

Letter to President Barack Obama - Currency manipulation in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

June 5, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

Neal, Sarno, and Smith-Bove to Highlight Major Road Improvements to the State Street Corridor

May 29, 2013 - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Springfield Museums President Holly Smith-Bove will hold a press conference tomorrow to highlight the ongoing street ...

Letter to President Barack Obama - VA Disability Claims Backlog

May 28, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2013 Planned Parenthood Positions (Feb 26, 2013 91%
2011-2012 National Right to Life Committee Positions 0%
2012 Planned Parenthood Positions 91%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,793,586.71
Total Spent $1,902,833.93
Cash On Hand $2,066,594.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Richard Neal refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Richard E. Neal's Congressional Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/neal/webforms/Contact_Form.shtml

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.house.gov/neal/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Neal/388547605724

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/RepRichardNeal

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepRichardENeal

Washington, D.C.
2208 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5601
Fax: 202-225-8112

District
300 State Street, Suite 200
Springfield, MA 01105
Phone: 413-785-0325
Fax: 413-747-0604

District
78 Center Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Key Staff
Ann Jablon
Chief of Staff
2208 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5601
Fax: 202-225-8112

Key Staff
William Tranghese
Press Secretary
2208 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5601
Fax: 202-225-8112

Key Staff
Sarah Bontempo
Appointment Secretary
2208 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5601
Fax: 202-225-8112

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