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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recognition of World IVF Day, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Susan Wild (PA-7), the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and the Pro-Choice Caucus to stand against the MAGA Republican assault on IVF and reproductive freedom on behalf of women and families across America. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
“Thank you, Congresswoman Wild. You have been our vanguard in this fight for freedom and common sense, and we are so grateful for your leadership.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee:
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a friend, a colleague, and a champion for the people of Houston and Americans across the country. For nearly 30 years, she was a barrier-breaking, indefatigable force for justice in the House of Representatives.
NAIROBI, KENYA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on yesterday’s shooting in Pennsylvania:
"I am horrified by the violence we witnessed yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump, his family, and the attendees who were harmed.
"Political violence is never acceptable and threatens our country’s most fundamental values. As deeply as Americans may disagree with one another, we are one people. We cannot allow our differences to erode peace and stability in America."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) is leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Belgium, Kenya, and Tanzania to engage with global partners to discuss women’s economic empowerment, environmental conservation, and peace and security.
Yesterday, July 10, Glamour, Paid Leave for All, and MomsRising delivered a historic petition signed by more than 55,000 people to all members of Congress on Capitol Hill, calling on them to pass the country’s first national paid leave policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) and Members of the Democratic Caucus joined Glamour and Paid Leave for All to celebrate the collection of 50,000 constituent signatures in support of a national paid leave policy. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
“I am so proud to stand here with Kristin, with Glamour, with so many friends and colleagues and advocates who are making one thing clear: it is time for an economy that works for working families.
REVERE, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding presidential immunity:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the three extreme appropriations bills passed by the House Republican Majority this week:
“Once again, the MAGA Majority has put its extremism on full display — walking away from a bipartisan funding agreement in order to weaken our national security, attack reproductive health care, endanger LGBTQIA+ Americans, and undermine our defense of global democracy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Diana DeGette (CO-1) and Barbara Lee (CA-13), Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-6), and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion. Below is a transcript of her remarks: