Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 1st Congressional District until January 3, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 1st Congressional District in 2026 Massachusetts Primary Election.
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Get StartedRichie has long been an ally of the movement for LGBTQ human rights. Learn more
Richie recognizes that insidious racism impacts the lives and livelihoods of people of color in countless ways. He believes that every Member of Congress has a responsibility to carry out our nation’s fundamental promise of equal justice for all Americans, and to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Learn more
Richie knows that we must address police brutality and excessive force, which disproportionately affect people of color. Learn more
Protecting Social Security benefits for our veterans, who have sacrificed for our country, because more veterans currently receive benefits from Social Security than Veterans disability or pension benefits. Learn more
One of Richie’s highest priorities is making sure that everyone who wants a job can find one. He knows that middle-class families are the engine that powers America’s economy, and he will never stop fighting to grow and protect the middle class. Learn more
Climate change and other environmental risks pose a profound threat to our way of life and the security of future generations. Richie understands the urgent need for action and smart solutions. Learn more
Richie has long been a supporter of stronger gun safety measures. Learn more
Mental Health Background Checks: Richie supports changing the law to require states to report records of individuals prohibited to carry guns to the FBI’s background check system. This way, individuals deemed unsafe to carry firearms due to mental health reasons cannot purchase dangerous weapons through loopholes. Learn more
Bump Stock Ban. Learn more
Allow The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) To Fund Gun Violence Research. Learn more
Federal Assault Weapons Ban: assault weapons are made for battlefields, not our neighborhoods. Richie was proud to support the 1994 assault weapons ban and urges his colleagues to join him in supporting a new assault weapons ban. Learn more
Universal Background Checks. Learn more
He continues to protect programs like Medicaid expansion in the Affordable Care Act that have played crucial roles in helping individuals and their families facing the crushing impacts of opioid addiction. Learn more
When it comes to achieving health care coverage for every American, Congressman Neal’s focus has always been on what Congress can do to deliver positive change to the people, right away. Learn more
His commitment to protecting health care for those across the Commonwealth is unwavering. Learn more
Richie is also a supporter of the DREAM Act. Learn more
Richie has called for comprehensive immigration reform – the first in nearly 40 years. He supports commonsense solutions like expediting work visas, which would allow migrant families to earn an income and create financial independence. Learn more
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