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Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 1st district

5 sponsored · 138 cosponsored

Age 77 · In office since 1989

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

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (5) Cosponsored (138)

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 committee 5 bills

Introduced 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.

Richard Neal (D-MA)

Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act

H.R. 10060 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 18 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill increases transparency by requiring public reports on tax-related agreements involving the President.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill enhances fiscal accountability by preventing the President from entering into private tax agreements or waivers.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -5

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill allows for the public disclosure of individual tax return information.

  • Scored -3

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill mandates the disclosure of private tax return information to the general public.

Richard Neal (D-MA)

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

H.R. 9813 Taxation

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +7

    Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?

    The bill imposes new contribution limits and an excise tax on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.

  • Scored +3

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The bill provides high-balance individuals with the right to elect immediate distributions from their accounts.

The opposite

  • Scored -8

    Would high-income households be better off under this?

    High-income earners face new limits on retirement contributions, increased required distributions, and higher withholding rates.

Richard Neal (D-MA)

Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026

H.R. 8060 Social Welfare

A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant funding to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill funds programs specifically designed to address social isolation and provide legal-medical linkages for people with disabilities.

No question was scored the opposite.

Richard Neal (D-MA)

Automatic IRA Act of 2025

H.R. 6722 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +6

    Does this cut taxes for small businesses?

    Provides a $500 annual tax credit to eligible small employers who set up automatic IRA arrangements.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in middle age be better off under this?

    Helps middle-aged workers build additional retirement assets through automated payroll deductions.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Mandates participation and can impose administrative burdens and potential penalties on compliant employers.

  • Scored -2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Supersedes certain State laws regarding automatic IRA and payroll deduction programs.

Richard Neal (D-MA)

To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.

H.R. 1337 Immigration

A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill creates a new legal pathway for Irish nationals to live and work in the United States.

  • Scored +2

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill facilitates easier movement of Irish nationals into the US workforce through a new visa category.

No question was scored the opposite.