Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) and advocates for the bicameral reintroduction of the Equality Act — landmark legislation extending federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ+ Americans. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
BEAVERTON, OR — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark released the following statement on the passing of Molly McGovern, daughter of Congressman Jim McGovern:
"My heart breaks for Jim, Lisa, Patrick, and the entire McGovern family.
"I can imagine no greater pain as a parent than losing a child. Molly was an incredible source of light and love in their lives and cherished in our congressional family.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the McGoverns at this devastating time of grief."
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined in Democrats’ nationwide Save Social Security Day of Action — gathering local leaders at the Malden Social Security Office to expose Republicans’ plot to dismantle Social Security and underscore the devastating impacts it will have on seniors across Massachusetts.
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing Reports to slam Trump and the Republicans for advancing a billionaire-first agenda that is driving up costs and devastating the budgets of hardworking Americans. Below are excerpts from her interview:
On Republicans’ Plans To Cut Medicaid:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Fair Share America and advocates from across the nation to denounce Republicans' scheme to steal from working Americans to fund tax breaks for the wealthy 1%. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark released the following statement after House Republicans passed a budget resolution that opens the door to tax cuts for billionaires and devastating cuts for working families:
“House Republicans just voted to cut health care, cut school lunches, and cut veterans' benefits — all to hand $7 trillion in tax breaks to Elon Musk and his billionaire friends.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor as Republicans continued dragging the economy into a recession. She called out House Republicans for voting to hike costs on working families, gut essential government services, and hand more tax breaks to billionaires. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Remember when the GOP promised to lower the cost of living? It really wasn’t that long ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor as Republicans continued dragging the economy into a recession. She called out House Republicans for voting to hike costs on working families, gut essential government services, and hand more tax breaks to billionaires. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Remember when the GOP promised to lower the cost of living? It really wasn’t that long ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined ABC News Live to slam the devastating impacts of Donald Trump’s tariffs and House Republicans’ billionaire-first agenda. Below are excerpts from her interview:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke at the Hands Off rally taking place on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Below is a transcript of her remarks: