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January 22, 2025

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

“For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade affirmed that women had the right to control their own bodies and their own lives. Republicans tore away that right, setting the stage for 22 statewide abortion bans that are now threatening the health of pregnant moms and babies. 


January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards:

"Cecile Richards was an unrivaled champion for women and reproductive freedom. From preventative care to birth control and abortion rights, she fought for our right to control our bodies and lives. I am forever grateful for her leadership, grace and strength. In her honor, we will keep the torch of freedom lit." 

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January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: 
 
“I will be attending today’s inauguration ceremony for President-elect Trump, and I hope to hear a commitment from him to building an economy that works for working people.
 


January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:


January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to condemn the GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act.  Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

“Every single parent worries about their kid’s safety. Every parent wants their daughters to be treated fairly — including on the sports field. That conversation is being had among parents, schools, experts, sports authorities across the country — as it should be. 


January 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) on his election as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 119th Congress.


January 6, 2025

The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Monday during a session presided over by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest.

The quadrennial ritual, clearing the way for Trump's inauguration in two weeks, went like clockwork and stood in sharp contrast to four years ago when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of then-President Trump's 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden.


January 6, 2025

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the Capitol.


January 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol: 

“Four years ago, a violent insurrection struck at the very core of our democracy. Our Constitution faced one of the most flagrant attacks in its history. Yet our country proved stronger than any physical attack and greater than any one person.


January 3, 2025

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., held onto the gavel Friday in a closely watched election. But, as expected, he did it without the help of the Bay State’s Capitol Hill delegation.

All nine Democratic members of Massachusetts' House contingent cast their ballots for U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., according to a tally published by The Washington Post.