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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in recognition of the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4), and Members of the House Democratic Caucus to reflect on the progress Democrats have made toward a future free from gun violence and to demand that Republicans join in taking action. Below is a transcript of her remarks: |
Democrats in the lower chamber on Tuesday announced a plan to try to force a vote on legislation to protect access to contraception.
Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Rep. Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) unveiled a discharge petition on the Right to Contraception Act, a day ahead of a Senate vote on companion legislation and three weeks before the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision that ended the constitutional right to an abortion.
House Democrats are launching a discharge petition on Tuesday aimed at forcing a vote on legislation to protect access to contraception, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
Why it matters: It's part of a broader push by Democrats to put abortion rights, contraception and fertility services at the political fore as the 2024 election heats up.
House Democrats on Tuesday plan to go on the offensive on reproductive rights, with an announcement that they will seek to force a vote on legislation to codify the right to birth control access nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
“In America, no person is above the law — regardless of wealth, fame, or position. That value underpins our democracy.
“Today, the rule of law was upheld. A jury of Donald Trump's peers evaluated the facts and judged him guilty of 34 felonies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, as Americans mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) introduced the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act and the Trauma-Informed Schools Act — two comprehensive, bicameral bills that address America's youth mental health crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
"Justice Alito has displayed flags at his homes that support insurrection against our government, promote religious nationalism, and attack free and fair elections.
"This is not just another example of extremism that has overtaken conservatism. This is a threat to the rule of law and a serious breach of ethics, integrity, and Justice Alito’s oath of office.
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, MA Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and other Massachusetts leaders to celebrate $1.4 million in Infrastructure Law funding that will replace lead pipes in Malden and help the city ensure safe drinking water to its residents.
When House Democrats narrowly lost their majority in 2022, they did not expect to be the party that saved a Republican speaker from banishment.
But in the topsy-turvy world of today’s House, Democrats on Wednesday evening rode to the rescue of a conservative congressman turned speaker and cemented their status as co-rulers of a deeply dysfunctional lower chamber in the process.
Clark rolls out Citizen Cosponsor website as nationwide call to action
Business leaders, advocacy groups, and labor unions announce support as Citizen Cosponsors