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LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), Democratic Assistant Leader James Clyburn (SC-6), and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-1) to kick off the House Democrats’ 2024 Issues Conference. Below is a transcript of her remarks: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce the MAGA Majority's sham impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after the House passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024:
“Since its expiration, House Democrats have fought for a renewed expansion of the Child Tax Credit — a powerful tool in the fight against childhood poverty.
263 Members of Congress ask Supreme Court to reverse Fifth Circuit ruling that could dramatically curtail access to mifepristone nationwide
“When Republicans dismantled our constitutional abortion rights, they struck a catastrophic blow against women’s freedom and dignity," wrote Clark.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor to denounce the MAGA Majority’s latest attack on reproductive freedom, an anti-abortion bill that misinforms pregnant college students about the full scope of health care options available to them. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
BOSTON, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on MSNBC’s The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart to discuss the continued chaos and inaction of the House Republican Majority. Below are excerpts from her interview:
On Democrats’ Commitment to Keeping Government Open:
“It's a new year. It's a new session of Congress. But it is the same old chaos and civil war over on the GOP side of the aisle.
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.
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:
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.