Press Releases
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."
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The two lawmakers, who serve together in House Democratic leadership, made visits to Superior and Lafayette this morning. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on CNN This Morning to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Below are highlights from her interview:
On the Consequences of GOP Infighting:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“This is a solemn day in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Through his duplicitous misuse of power, profound disregard for the needs of the American people, and disloyalty to anyone but himself, Kevin McCarthy has proven unworthy of presiding over the House.
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:
From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary.
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 following the House’s passage of legislation to keep the federal government open. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
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 condemning House Republicans’ failed, right-wing Continuing Resolution and the looming MAGA shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after the bipartisan House Leadership meeting with the President of Ukraine at the United States Capitol:
“It was an absolute privilege to welcome President Zelenskyy back to the United States Capitol and reaffirm House Democrats’ unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.