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January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution in schools as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

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January 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-4), Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-6), and Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) to announce the filing of a discharge petition that would force a vote on the Keep Americans Safe Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

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December 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson: 
 
“Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was a trailblazing public servant who redefined what’s possible for generations of Americans.

"As a nurse, state legislator, and a distinguished Member of Congress, she broke barriers — fighting injustice, standing up to institutional racism, and always lifting up others along the way.

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December 13, 2023

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

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December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce the launch of Republicans’ sham impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

“The MAGA Majority is putting forward an impeachment inquiry even as their own leaders admit there's no evidence of wrongdoing.

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December 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after House Leadership met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the United States Capitol:

“I'm grateful to President Zelenskyy for returning to Washington at such a pivotal moment in Ukraine's defense against Russian authoritarianism. As he reminded us today, the Ukrainian people are fighting with everything they have to preserve their sovereignty and their future.


December 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on WCVB’s On The Record to discuss Democrats' work to defend democracy at home and abroad while working to meet the needs of families. Below are highlights from her interview:

On the Rising Tide of Antisemitic Hate Speech on University Campuses:

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December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-6) announcing that she will retire from the House at the end of the term: 
 

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December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and coalition partners to demand Congress pass President Biden’s $16 billion supplemental request for child care after Republicans allowed this critical funding to expire in the fall. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

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