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January 3, 2026

MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement:

“It is true that Maduro is an illegitimate leader who brutally oppressed the people of Venezuela. What is also true is that Trump did not act in defense of democracy today. He has lied repeatedly and shamelessly to the American people while preparing for this invasion. And now, he has unilaterally sent servicemembers to war seeking regime change.


December 20, 2025

MALDEN, MA — In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) published an op-ed in the Boston Globe calling out Mike Johnson’s misogyny and Republicans’ anti-woman, anti-family policies. 

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December 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's The Weeknight to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to adjourn the House without a vote to extend the ACA tax credits. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On Republicans' Sham Health Care Plan: 

"This bill sets health care for the American people even back further.

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December 18, 2025

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 Members of the House Democratic Caucus to demand that Speaker Mike Johnson immediately schedule a vote to extend the ACA tax credits. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

"A reporter asked Speaker Johnson yesterday if he’s lost control of the House, because four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats to force a vote on health care.

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December 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, with 218 signatures on Democrats’ discharge petition, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to demand an immediate vote on legislation to stop the GOP’s premium hikes. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

"My question to the Republican Party is: What are you doing? What are you doing? Why won’t you use your immense power as the majority to help the American people?

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December 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power to discuss Republicans' continued refusal to reverse massive health premium hikes. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On Democrats' Discharge Petition Extending ACA Tax Credits: 

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December 12, 2025

MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement in opposition to House Republicans’ proposal that hikes health care premiums for working families:

"After months of empty promises, House Republicans unveiled last-minute ‘health care’ legislation that hikes premiums, provides fewer options, and attacks reproductive freedom. 

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December 11, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:

Donald Trump’s out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interest in holding this corrupt administration accountable.

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December 5, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN News Central to discuss Republicans’ continued refusal to prevent massive premiums hikes. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On the Administration’s Venezuela Boat Strikes:

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December 4, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to discuss the affordability crisis and Republicans’ betrayal of working families. Below are excerpts from the conversation:

On the Affordability Crisis:

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