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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 3409 - Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Sept. 21, 2012 - Prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating or taking any action related to the emission of greenhouse gases (Sec. 201). Prohibits ...

HR 6213 - No More Solyndras Act
Legislation (Nay)

Sept. 14, 2012 - Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from issuing new loan guarantees after December 31, 2011 (Sec. 3). Requires the following action to be ...

HR 2273 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act
Legislation (Nay)

Oct. 14, 2011 - Authorizes each state to adopt and implement a coal combustion residuals permit program for the disposal of coal combustion residuals (Sec. 2). ...

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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
2007 League of Women Voters Energy Score 100%
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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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