I'm proud to have secured over $14 million in Community Project Funds for MA-01. From North Adams to Oxford, these projects will strengthen infrastructure, expand educational opportunities, and improve quality of life for families and businesses across western and central Mass.

You don't have to be a @Jeopardy champion to know that the Berkshires are one of Massachusetts' greatest treasures. Just one of the many reasons I'm proud to represent the First District!

I was pleased to visit the @BerkInnovation to announce a $735,000 earmark for the BIC’s Cybersecurity Learning and Testing Facility. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it is crucial that our manufacturing sector and public services have the resources they need to be resilient. This new centralized hub will safeguard our critical infrastructure from attacks and equip the next generation of skilled workers with hands-on training to meet the demands of a modern economy. Learn more: neal.house.gov/2026/10/15/ne…

Republican priorities couldn’t be more clear: The wealthiest Americans who did not need a bigger tax break are getting one, while everyone else is stuck with higher prices. usatoday.com/story/money/per…

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$5,500. That’s how much more the average household in MA-01 has had to spend since Trump took office. With inflation outpacing wage growth for the sixth month, how are workers and families expected to keep up in Trump's America?

My statement today on Trump’s latest capitulation to Putin: democrats-waysandmeans.house…

A month ago, I warned that Trump couldn't be trusted with more authority. Now he’s proving it: abandoning our allies to cozy up to Putin – and at the cost of Ukrainian lives and American values.

In classrooms, kids should only have to worry about learning – never about hiding from a gunman. My heart breaks for the victims, their loved ones, and the entire community in Bend, Oregon. No family should ever have to endure this.

My thoughts are with @CongressmanRaja, his family, and Indian American and Hindu communities across the country. I’m grateful for the actions of all those involved in preventing this horrific tragedy. Everyone deserves to live and worship without fear. We must continue to speak out and protect houses of worship in every community.

When businesses face hotter inflation, your wallet feels the heat too. It’s no wonder consumer sentiment has been hitting record lows when Trump keeps fueling higher prices with his tariffs and war with Iran. nbcnews.com/business/economy…

Yesterday, I visited with students and staff at the East Brookfield Head Start to highlight the good work that goes on at Head Start programs across the country every single day. Over the last six decades, Head Start has given disadvantaged children one of the most valuable gifts we can offer: a chance—a chance to overcome barriers and achieve their potential. For the thousands of households in Massachusetts who rely on its critical services, it is a lifeline for working families striving to create a better future for their children. That is why the Trump Administration's latest proposal to overhaul Head Start standards nationwide is reckless and misguided, and would do nothing but undermine their work and jeopardize the services children and families depend on. I urge my Republican colleagues to join us in demanding that HHS withdraw this reckless and ill-considered proposal.

The fact that we need to tell this administration that execution should never be used as entertainment speaks to a profound failure of moral judgment and basic human decency. Such a horrific and vile spectacle should never have been considered in the first place. It's beneath the dignity and values of this country.

Working harder shouldn’t mean falling further behind, but in Trump’s America it does. Families need relief, not more tariffs or a war that forces them to choose between what they can afford and what they must go without.

With Trump doubling down on the very policies that are accelerating inflation, Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will only struggle to keep up. After a lifetime of hard work, seniors deserve better than watching their benefits lose ground because of Trump.

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ICYMI: @MassDOT and CSX reached a monumental agreement that will invest $31 million in local infrastructure improvements, moving us one step closer to making the Berkshire Flyer a permanent seasonal service. Combined with more than $150 million in federal funding we’ve already secured for West-East rail, this critical partnership will better connect the Berkshires and Western Mass to New York, boost our local tourism, and enhance transportation for residents and tourists alike.

On this Columbus Day, I’m proud to join the nearly 20 million Italian Americans in celebrating their rich heritage and enduring traditions that have helped shape the fabric of our nation. From Agawam to Pittsfield, Springfield to Southbridge, and everywhere in between, Italian Americans have made remarkable contributions to the communities we call home, helping shape the history, culture, and character of western and central Massachusetts. During Italian-American Heritage Month, we celebrate that legacy with pride.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures, and enduring contributions of our Native communities. Today is an opportunity to reflect on their extraordinary resilience and reaffirm our commitment to protecting sacred lands.