Press Releases

REVERE, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the beginning of Pride Month:

“Pride is a celebration of the expression, culture, achievement, and joy made possible by generations of courageous LGBTQI+ Americans. We honor those trailblazers who have fought for equality and freedom. Their stories remind us that justice is won through solidarity – by joining together to defend the safety, dignity, and liberty of every person.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement: 

“From the beginning of this manufactured crisis, Democrats have been committed to doing what is responsible — preventing a catastrophic default and protecting the services Americans rely on. Tonight, we upheld that commitment.
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:

 “On Memorial Day, we remember the patriots who gave their lives in service to our country and our democracy. They made the ultimate sacrifice wherever duty called. We are free because they were brave, and America is forever grateful.
 

REVERE, MA  – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was joined by local veterans, seniors, educators, and city officials to speak out against the impossible choice that extremist Republicans are presenting to the American people: devastating cuts or a devastating default. Below are excerpts of their remarks:

Whip Clark on the GOP Taking the American People Hostage:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor, denouncing the GOP-manufactured default crisis and urging House Republicans to join 213 Democrats in signing a discharge petition. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

“I don’t know how my colleagues across the aisle who voted for the Default on America Act are going to look our veterans in the eye this Memorial Day.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to mark the first anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, mourn the thousands of Americans shot and killed in the year since, and demand that Republicans join Democrats to save lives from gun violence. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined fellow House Democrats, veterans, families, and local lawmakers to speak out against the MAGA Republican default crisis at a rally outside of the U.S. Capitol. Below are her remarks: