Press Releases

Democrats saved the child care sector from collapse during the pandemic with vital stabilization funding—which helped 220,000 providers stay afloat and serve as many as 10 million kids—but with funding set to expire September 30, the child care sector may once again be pushed to the brink, with potentially dire consequences for families and our economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference denouncing Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s support of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the ongoing negotiatons between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three auto companies: 

MAUI, HI – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after joining Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-2) to witness the wildfire devastation on the island of Maui and ongoing recovery efforts. 

“The people of Maui have suffered unimaginable devastation and heartache. A community defined by natural beauty, a rich history, and a vibrant culture is now marked by tragedy – businesses, homes, schools, and neighborhoods have been destroyed, and families are mourning the loss of loved ones. 

CHICAGO, IL. – Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) visited Chicago, IL, and participated in three events hosted by Congressmen Danny Davis (IL-7), Bill Foster (IL-11), and Chuy Garica (IL-4). The House Members met with local leaders and residents to highlight how Democrats are growing the economy for everyday Americans through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. 

WASHINGTON, DC  — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled the first ten prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations under the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act.

“For decades, the rising cost of prescription drugs has forced Americans to make the impossible choice between daily necessities and life-saving medications. Today, Democrats say ‘no more.'

WASHINGTON, DC — House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:

The racist shooting in Jacksonville is the inevitable consequence of reckless public officials who coddle right-wing extremists, whitewash painful parts of our history and flood our communities with weapons of war. 

REVERE, MA  — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the 5th Circuit Court decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA:

“Today’s unfounded 5th Circuit Court decision on Mifepristone marks another step in MAGA extremists’ attempt to roll back the clock on reproductive freedom.