Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) announcing his retirement at the end of the term: 

“For 27 years, Congressman Earl Blumenauer has served the constituents of Oregon’s Third Congressional District with distinction, passion, and a soaring vision of what’s possible when we work together.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-3) announcing his retirement at the end of the term: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Chair of the Senate Appropriations LHHS Subcommittee Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to celebrate President Biden’s domestic supplemental funding request that includes $16 billion to lower child care costs for families and keep child care providers in business. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:

“I congratulate Speaker Mike Johnson on his election. Today, he stated that our nation's founding creed is that all people are created equal and are endowed with certain unalienable rights. I sincerely hope that Speaker Johnson will honor those truths and work across the aisle to safeguard the freedom and human dignity of every person in this country.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki to discuss House Republicans' continued civil war and the Democrats' call for a bipartisan path forward. Below are highlights from her interview:

On the consequences of the House GOP's dysfunction and chaos:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to nominate Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:

“There’s one path out of the House’s incapacitating chaos. Republicans must decide to put people over politics and start working with Democrats to enact real-world, bipartisan solutions that prioritize working families,” wrote Clark.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement condemning the assault on Israel by Hamas:

"I strongly condemn the vicious terrorist attack by Hamas against innocent civilians in Israel. The violence is unprovoked and appalling, and I send prayers to the families in mourning and communities under siege. House Democrats stand with our ally and friend, Israel. We unequivocally support Israel's sovereignty and its right to defend itself."