Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) took to the House Floor to oppose House Republicans’ Politics Over Parents Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

“I am the proud mom of three. Altogether, I have 36 cumulative school years under my belt. And I served on a school board for 6 of those, fighting for parents and for kids. So, I speak from experience when I call on this Chamber to oppose the GOP’s Politics Over Parents Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) took to the House Floor to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s enactment into law. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

“Thank you Mr. Speaker.

"When President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act , he told those gathered at the White House, ‘I’m signing this reform bill into law on behalf of my mother, who argued with insurance companies even as she battled cancer in her final days.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the devastating shootings at three Asian-owned spas in Atlanta, Georgia that killed eight people:
 
“Two years after the horrific spa shootings in Atlanta, the vile rise in anti-Asian hate crimes continues to spur fear, anger, and grief in the Asian American community. In remembrance of the innocent lives stolen, we must continue to eradicate bigotry and violence in all forms.
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of a new Executive Order bolstering background checks, “red flag” laws, accountability for the gun industry, and law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend shooters.

"President Biden’s Executive Order is a vital step forward in Democrats’ mission to save lives, reduce gun violence, and build safer communities for all Americans. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on President Joe Biden's Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in celebration of International Women's Day. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the Commerce Department's announcement that semiconductor manufacturers must provide workers with access to quality, affordable child care in order to access federal funding under the CHIPS & Science Act.