Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on the Republican assault on Social Security. The hearing featured witness testimonies underscoring the devastating impacts that the cuts would have on seniors and families nationwide. Below is a transcript of her closing remarks:

Washington, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark called out Republicans’ latest attack on working people: the sudden halving of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark released the following statement revealing that the Trump administration has diverted $3.3 million from Massachusetts’ share of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) while cutting more than $500 million nationally:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:

“Donald Trump and Republicans just sent a very clear message to every family suffering from addiction and illness: your loved ones are dispensable. Republicans are robbing taxpayers of critical public health funding that provides care and prevents the spread of diseases — at a time when the bird flu is a threat. It’s as cruel as it is illegal.
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement calling for the immediate removal of Pete Hegseth:

“Pete Hegseth directly compromised the security of the United States and endangered the lives of American servicemembers. When confronted by his egregious error, he lied and showed zero remorse for his failure to keep Americans safe. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on the Republican scheme to dismantle SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The hearing featured witnesses who underscored the devastating impacts these cuts would inflict on families, farmers, and our economy. Below is a transcript of her remarks introducing chef and food security advocate Tom Colicchio:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marking Equal Pay Day, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), the Democratic Women's Caucus, and equal pay advocates to announce the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

"I don't know if you recall what President Trump promised us last year? He said: 'I want to protect the women of our country, whether the women like it or not.' He’s really delivering on the 'or not' part of that phrase.