Rep. Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Massachusetts's 1st district

5 sponsored · 134 cosponsored

In the House since 1989

Age 77

Contact their office: (202) 225-5601 · 372 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 5 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee5 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Rep. Neal
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-10060

Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 6

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Aug 6

This bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5The bill increases transparency by requiring public reports on tax-related agreements involving the President.
  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1The bill enhances fiscal accountability by preventing the President from entering into private tax agreements or waivers.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-5The bill allows for the public disclosure of individual tax return information.
  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?-3The bill mandates the disclosure of private tax return information to the general public.
Rep. Neal
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-9813

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.

Introduced in the House · Jul 21

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Jul 21

This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to target high-income taxpayers with significant retirement account balances.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?+7The bill imposes new contribution limits and an excise tax on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.
  • Would retired people be better off under this?+3The bill provides high-balance individuals with the right to elect immediate distributions from their accounts.

The opposite

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?-8High-income earners face new limits on retirement contributions, increased required distributions, and higher withholding rates.
Rep. Neal
Democrat
Social Welfare119-HR-8060

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Mar 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Mar 24

This bill aims to reauthorize funding for programs designed to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8The bill provides significant funding to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6The bill funds programs specifically designed to address social isolation and provide legal-medical linkages for people with disabilities.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Neal
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-6722

Automatic IRA Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Dec 15

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Dec 15

This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish rules for automatic contribution retirement plans and arrangements.

Yes· 2 of 19

  • Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+6Provides a $500 annual tax credit to eligible small employers who set up automatic IRA arrangements.
  • Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5Helps middle-aged workers build additional retirement assets through automated payroll deductions.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3Mandates participation and can impose administrative burdens and potential penalties on compliant employers.
  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2Supersedes certain State laws regarding automatic IRA and payroll deduction programs.
Rep. Neal
Democrat
Immigration119-HR-1337

To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.

Introduced in the House · Feb 13

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Feb 13

This bill seeks to add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include Irish nationals in the scope of this specific visa category.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+5The bill creates a new legal pathway for Irish nationals to live and work in the United States.
  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2The bill facilitates easier movement of Irish nationals into the US workforce through a new visa category.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.