Press Releases
House Democrats on Tuesday plan to go on the offensive on reproductive rights, with an announcement that they will seek to force a vote on legislation to codify the right to birth control access nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
“In America, no person is above the law — regardless of wealth, fame, or position. That value underpins our democracy.
“Today, the rule of law was upheld. A jury of Donald Trump's peers evaluated the facts and judged him guilty of 34 felonies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, as Americans mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) introduced the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act and the Trauma-Informed Schools Act — two comprehensive, bicameral bills that address America's youth mental health crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
"Justice Alito has displayed flags at his homes that support insurrection against our government, promote religious nationalism, and attack free and fair elections.
"This is not just another example of extremism that has overtaken conservatism. This is a threat to the rule of law and a serious breach of ethics, integrity, and Justice Alito’s oath of office.
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, MA Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and other Massachusetts leaders to celebrate $1.4 million in Infrastructure Law funding that will replace lead pipes in Malden and help the city ensure safe drinking water to its residents.
Clark rolls out Citizen Cosponsor website as nationwide call to action
Business leaders, advocacy groups, and labor unions announce support as Citizen Cosponsors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Mother’s Day, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined DWC Vice Chairs Nikema Williams (GA-5) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-2), and Executive Vice President of MomsRising Donna Norton to call for action on policies that honor and respect the needs of moms across America, highlighting reproductive freedom and affordable child care:
BOSTON (May 2, 2024) – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joins in celebrating an announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of $50,095,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Massachusetts identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden has committed to replacing every lead pipe in the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement reacting to Donald Trump’s TIME magazine interview, in which he commits to continuing his assault on reproductive freedom:
“There is no privacy and no freedom in Donald Trump’s America. He brags about eliminating Roe v. Wade, and now he’s ready to go even further: banning abortion nationwide, monitoring pregnancies, and unleashing prosecutors on women and girls.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement upon the completion of the House Democratic Caucus Meeting: