Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to urge the House to instruct conferees to remove MAGA Republicans’ anti-abortion amendment from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

“A handful of issues has always transcended politics. Our troops – the guardians of our freedom – have always been one of them. But in the MAGA Republican Party, nothing is off the table. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-7), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Steven Horsford (NV-4), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Judy Chu (CA-28), and John Sarbanes (MD-3) for a press conference on the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes to discuss the threat of a MAGA government shutdown. Below are highlights from her interview:

On the possibility of a government shutdown:

“We are in chaos because there is no leadership. When Kevin McCarthy gave the gavel to Marjorie Taylor Greene in order to become speaker, this was the inevitable outcome.

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-4), and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) for a press conference announcing the newest action in House Democrats’ continued fight to end America’s gun violence epidemic — a discharge petition to advance Ethan’s Law. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

“I want to start by thanking Mike Thompson and Rosa DeLauro for being such champions and for bringing us together here today. 

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.