Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards:
"Cecile Richards was an unrivaled champion for women and reproductive freedom. From preventative care to birth control and abortion rights, she fought for our right to control our bodies and lives. I am forever grateful for her leadership, grace and strength. In her honor, we will keep the torch of freedom lit."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“I will be attending today’s inauguration ceremony for President-elect Trump, and I hope to hear a commitment from him to building an economy that works for working people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to condemn the GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
“Every single parent worries about their kid’s safety. Every parent wants their daughters to be treated fairly — including on the sports field. That conversation is being had among parents, schools, experts, sports authorities across the country — as it should be.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) on his election as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 119th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:
“Four years ago, a violent insurrection struck at the very core of our democracy. Our Constitution faced one of the most flagrant attacks in its history. Yet our country proved stronger than any physical attack and greater than any one person.
REVERE, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after House Democrats defeated the threat of a Musk-GOP shutdown:
“For the sixth time in two years, House Republicans brought the government to the brink of a shutdown that would have withheld pay from our troops, stranded travelers at airports, and taken food from hungry families. But once again, House Democrats stood strong, stood united, and defeated Republicans’ worst impulses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) as she steps into the role of Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus for the 119th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3) on her election as Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus for the 119th Congress.