Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor, slamming Mike Johnson and House Republicans for choosing to continue their TSA shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Yesterday, Speaker Mike Johnson said that November will be a choice between common sense and crazy. And today, he’s proven himself right! This is a battle between common sense and crazy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to denounce House Republicans' refusal to fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, and the Coast Guard. Below are excerpts of her remarks:
On House Republicans’ DHS Shutdown:
"There’s no reason for TSA to be shut down. There’s no reason for FEMA and our Coast Guard to still be unfunded. There’s no reason for travelers to be waiting in absurdly long lines.
Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor and called for an end to the Republican TSA shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"The Republican TSA shutdown has dragged on now for over a month. Officers haven’t been paid in weeks. Hundreds have walked off the job because they simply can't afford to work for no pay. Travelers are stuck waiting in lines that have soared up to 9 hours because Republicans have decided to use airport security as a political weapon.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room, slamming Republicans for holding travelers and TSA officers hostage in their attempts to block ICE reforms and force passage of voter suppression legislation. Below are excerpts from the conversation:
On Republicans' Refusal to Rein in ICE:
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Congressional Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10), Rep. Rob Menendez (NJ-8), and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) to discuss Democrats’ continued focus on the care economy. The press conference was held during Rep. Gomez’s National Summit on the Caregiving Crisis. Below is a transcript of Whip Clark's remarks:
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-2), Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-4), and Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) for an oversight visit to the Dilley ICE Detention Center. Below is a transcript of her remarks at a press conference with FWD.us:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to stop Trump’s unauthorized war in the Middle East:
“The American people need lower costs, not another endless war.
“Families are already struggling to make ends meet — with costs skyrocketing for everything from groceries to health care. Now, Trump’s unauthorized war in the Middle East is hiking gas prices by 22 cents.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to urge passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prevent further hostilities in the Middle East without Congressional approval. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Donald Trump has taken America to war. Without authorization. Without explanation. Without a strategy or an exit plan.
"Six brave service members have already given the ultimate sacrifice. Others have been wounded. And Americans are stranded across the region.
MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of ‘no new wars.’ Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran.