Richard Neal (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Neal (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2024 election.
Neal represented Massachusetts' 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House from 1989 to 2013.
At the start of the 116th Congress, Neal became Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, whose jurisdiction includes tax and revenue legislation. He was the committee's ranking member in the 115th Congress. Neal is also an at-large whip for the House Democratic caucus and the Democratic Leader of the Friends of Ireland Caucus.
Prior to serving in Congress, Neal served on the City Council and as Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Neal was born in Worcester, MA. He received a bachelor's in political science from American International College. He continued his education at the University of Hartford, earning a master's in public administration. Prior to his congressional career, Neal served as mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts.
