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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) reintroduced the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America’s child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and early educators. The bills would build more classrooms, hire more teachers, and in turn, decrease costs for providers and parents.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on the Republicans’ scheme to raise costs with senseless tariffs and the harmful impact on small businesses. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"I sure am angry. I sure am mad listening to all of you. What are we doing? What are we doing here? I have some very nice comments written by my staff, but listening to your testimony — it's just astounding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Caring Across Generations' Protect Medicaid Vigil on the National Mall to speak out against the Republican plan to slash health care to pay for tax cuts for the very wealthy. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Ranking Members Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Brendan Boyle (PA-2), and Angie Craig (MN-2), to announce a discharge petition for the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act.
Indianapolis, IN – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark released the following statement on Trump’s budget blueprint that slashes basic government programs to fund billionaire tax cuts:
“Donald Trump has one agenda: make life harder for families while handing Elon Musk and his billionaire friends a tax break.
Indianapolis, IN — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement after Donald Trump declared he would revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status:
“Trump is weaponizing the federal government against anyone who doesn’t bow down to him — universities, news outlets, charitable organizations, law firms, museums, and even private citizens. Every day, Trump shows us that he cares more about attacking the American people than fighting to improve their lives.
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:
In a unified display of support for LGBTQ rights on President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, congressional Democrats, including leadership from the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, reintroduced the Equality Act on Tuesday.
The legislation, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, codifying these protections into federal law in areas from jury service to housing and employment, faces an unlikely path to passage amid Republican control of both chambers of Congress along with the White House.
Congressional Democrats reintroduced the Equality Act on Tuesday, reviving a long-running effort to enshrine federal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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."