Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to stop Trump’s unauthorized war in the Middle East:

“The American people need lower costs, not another endless war. 

“Families are already struggling to make ends meet — with costs skyrocketing for everything from groceries to health care. Now, Trump’s unauthorized war in the Middle East is hiking gas prices by 22 cents.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to urge passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prevent further hostilities in the Middle East without Congressional approval. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"Donald Trump has taken America to war. Without authorization. Without explanation. Without a strategy or an exit plan.

"Six brave service members have already given the ultimate sacrifice. Others have been wounded. And Americans are stranded across the region.

MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:

“Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of ‘no new wars.’ Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran.

LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) to discuss House Democrats' plan to fix America’s broken care economy. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"We just wrapped up a plenary session on the care economy, and here’s the topline: this issue will be a defining one in the 2026 elections. It is going to be carried by candidates who have real solutions.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Gregory W.

LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-1), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-2) for a press conference kicking off House Democrats’ annual Issues Conference. This year’s theme is “Fighting for an Affordable America.” Below is a transcript of her remarks:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room to discuss Trump’s lies and misinformation during the State of the Union. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On Hearing the Real State of the Union from Constituents:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:

“I will not be attending the State of the Union tonight.

“Rather than listen to Donald Trump lie to the American people, I will be hearing from the people of my district about their personal experiences with skyrocketing costs, new barriers to health care, dismantled Social Security services, and brutal cuts to medical research.