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July 24, 2026

BURLINGTON, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after making an unannounced visit to the ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts:

“On Donald Trump’s orders and with continued funding from Congressional Republicans, ICE has committed endless acts of terror. Masked agents are killing innocent people in broad daylight, families are being torn apart, and reports of inhumane conditions at ICE facilities across the country are rampant.

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July 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)—along with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following joint statement on Rep.

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July 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:

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July 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Congressional Democrats, and advocates to announce a discharge petition for the American Dream and Promise Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

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July 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined advocates from Protect Our Care to launch the Sick Of It! campaign to hold Republicans accountable for their healthcare cuts and deliver an agenda for working families. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"Here’s what the Republican Party is about to find out. That when you screw with people’s health, when you go after their families, when you mess with their kids, there will be a price to pay.

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July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:

"This week, House Republicans are putting forward a foreign aid budget bill that decimates American diplomacy, cuts desperately needed humanitarian aid, and further undermines our national security and right to vote.

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July 3, 2026

MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement marking one year since House Republicans passed their Big Ugly Law:

“One year ago, House Republicans passed their singular legislative goal: Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Law. This devastating budget has made life more expensive and difficult for families across the country.

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June 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Sen. Ed Markey, and House Democrats to denounce the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to revoke TPS status for over 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"I want to thank my senator and my colleague from Massachusetts, Senator Markey and Ayanna Pressley, for leading us here today.

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June 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4) and House Democrats to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

"Today is a reminder that widespread gun violence is a policy choice. We can choose to enact solutions that save lives. The Safer Communities Act didn’t deliver every step we need, and there is still more work to do. But this was a generational achievement.

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June 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House and Senate Democrats to denounce Donald Trump’s obstruction of commonsense, bipartisan housing legislation. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"I am so delighted to be standing with these colleagues. With Democrats who know how to get stuff done. Who are delivering solutions for the American people and doing what Congress is supposed to do: come together, compromise, make a bill that is good for people, and put people first.

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