Jun 21, 2023Sponsored
Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023
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DemocratMassachusetts · U.S. Representative
Richard
Neal
U.S. Representative for Massachusetts
In office
37 yrsSince Jan 1989
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
77Born Feb 14, 1949
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Neal has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports enhanced federal retirement benefit protectionsNeal sponsored the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R.4260), a bill that would adjust Social Security benefit calculations for public sector workers, including teachers, firefighters, and other government employees. The bill attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors and was referred to committee, indicating broad support among House colleagues.
- 02Seeks broader access to automatic retirement savingsNeal sponsored the Automatic IRA Act of 2025 (H.R.6722), a reintroduced measure that would require employers not offering retirement plans to automatically enroll employees in individual retirement accounts. The bill was referred to the Ways and Means Committee, where Neal serves.
- 03Supports adding Ireland to E-3 visa programNeal sponsored H.R.1337, a reintroduced bill that would make Irish nationals eligible for the E-3 nonimmigrant visa classification, which is currently available only to Australian nationals. The bill was referred to committee and has been introduced in multiple prior Congresses.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Richard E. Neal represents Massachusetts's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat he has held since January 3, 1989. The district, which was designated the 2nd district from 1989 to 2013, encompasses Springfield, West Springfield, Pittsfield, Holyoke, Agawam, Chicopee, and Westfield, covering a largely rural geography compared to the rest of Massachusetts. A member of the Democratic Party, Neal has served as the dean of the Massachusetts congressional delegation since 2013 and holds the same distinction within the broader New England House delegations. In the 119th Congress, Neal sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, where two of his sponsored bills originate. His legislative activity in the current session includes measures addressing federal retirement benefits (H.R.4260), retirement savings access (H.R.6722), and immigration visa programs (H.R.1337).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Dec 15, 2025Sponsored
Automatic IRA Act of 2025
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Feb 13, 2025Sponsored
To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
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Mar 24, 2026Sponsored
To reauthorize funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes.
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Jul 9, 2024Sponsored
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland.
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
PAC contributions account for 66.7% of Neal's $1.85M in cycle receipts, with individual giving making up 18.6% — almost entirely from itemized contributions (99.3% of individual receipts). Top PAC contributors include Neal Victory Fund, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action League, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/PAC), Southwest Airlines Co. Political Action Committee (SWAPAC), and Google LLC NETPAC. Top employer concentrations among individual donors include KKR, NFP, Winged Keel Group, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $605K supporting Neal (led by American Hospital Association PAC at $510K and National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee at $63K) and $751K opposing him (led by Fight Corporate Monopolies at $325K, Justice Democrats PAC at $275K, and Indivisible Action at $151K), all separate from contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$1.8M
Cash on hand
$4.2M
Spent
$1.6M
By source
- Individuals$343K · 18.6%
- PACs$1.2M · 66.7%
- Other$271K · 14.6%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)0.7%
Top PAC contributors
- NEAL VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$21K
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL AFEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)FEC ↗$10K
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPAC)FEC ↗$10K
- GOOGLE LLC NETPACFEC ↗$10K
- HCA INC. GOOD GOVERNMENT FUNDFEC ↗$10K
- THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS AND ACTUARIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASPPA-NAPA PAC) A/K/A AMERICAN RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARA PAC)FEC ↗$5K
- TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- INSURED RETIREMENT INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (IRI PAC)FEC ↗$5K
- GARNEY HOLDING CO. PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- KKR$28K· 8 donors
- NFP$12K· 9 donors
- WINGED KEEL GROUP$11K· 12 donors
- ROCKET COMPANIES LLC$7K· 2 donors
- GLOBAL ATLANTIC$7K· 2 donors
- AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP$7K· 3 donors
- ROCK VENTURES LLC$6K· 3 donors
- AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD$5K· 2 donors
- THORN RUN PARTNERS$5K· 2 donors
- KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR AND REID$5K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2020
Supporting Neal
- AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PACFEC ↗$510K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$63K
- AMERICAN WORKING FAMILIESFEC ↗$13K
- INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEFEC ↗$10K
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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