MASSACHUSETTS-1 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Richard E. Neal
- Democratic
- 19 terms
- Born 1949
Richard E. Neal is a Democratic Representative representing Massachusetts-1 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 19 terms. Richard E. Neal has a 42.3% community approval rating based on 26 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
42% approve
- Total votes: 26
- 90-day change: −35.5
- Last 7 days: 1
- House rank: 269/445
11 support · 15 oppose
26 votes from unique devices, one per person · 1 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Richard E. Neal has served in the House of Representatives since 1989. Congress.gov lists 238 bills and resolutions sponsored and 4,699 cosponsored by Richard E. Neal.
- Sponsored
- 238
- Cosponsored
- 4,699
Terms in Congress
- House · MA-2 — 1989–2013
- House · MA-1 — 2013–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10060 (119th Congress) — Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R. 9813 (119th Congress) — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R. 8060 (119th Congress) — Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 24, 2026Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the 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.
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H.R. 6722 (119th Congress) — Automatic IRA Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 15, 2025Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R. 1337 (119th Congress) — To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.Res. 1345 (118th Congress) — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland.
Introduced Jul 9, 2024Latest action (Jul 9, 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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H.R. 8392 (118th Congress) — To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
Introduced May 14, 2024Latest action (May 14, 2024): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 7293 (118th Congress) — Automatic IRA Act of 2024
Introduced Feb 7, 2024Latest action (Feb 7, 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R. 4260 (118th Congress) — Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023
Introduced Jun 21, 2023Latest action (Dec 17, 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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H.R. 2718 (118th Congress) — Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023
Introduced Apr 19, 2023Latest action (Dec 17, 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Richard E. Neal's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Richard E. Neal currently holds a community approval rating of 42.3% for 2026, drawn from 26 visitor votes (11 support, 15 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Richard E. Neal right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Richard E. Neal's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Richard E. Neal's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Richard E. Neal holds a 42.3% community approval rating based on 26 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
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