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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to condemn Republicans’ last-minute postponement of a bicameral, bipartisan briefing on its unauthorized military strike against Iran. Below is an excerpt from her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16), to reintroduce the Women’s Health Protection Act on the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
On The Third Anniversary of Dobbs:
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
“The power to declare war resides solely with Congress. Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to attack Iran is unauthorized and unconstitutional. In doing so, the President has exposed our military and diplomatic personnel in the region to the risk of further escalation. The American people, our men and women in uniform, and their families deserve answers.”
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House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack on Congressman Max Miller and his family and are thankful they are safe. The rise in political violence in this country is unacceptable. This is a moment of crisis that requires Congress to act decisively in order to ensure the safety of every single Member who serves in the People’s House.
Food insecurity is increasing in Massachusetts, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham and the Greater Boston Food Bank. The survey found that in 2024, one in three households in the state could not count on their next meal, an increase of 34% over the prior year.
The fifth annual food access study found even higher rates of food insecurity — one in two households — in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Bristol and Suffolk counties. The survey also found Hispanic, Black and LGBTQ+ people experience food insecurity at higher rates than other groups.
More than 2 million adults across Massachusetts, representing over one-third of households, are unable to afford enough food or are uncertain where their next meal will come from, according to a study released Tuesday.
The No. 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives spoke with NBC10 Boston about a range of issues affecting people in Massachusetts, across the U.S. and internationally.
Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, reacted to a series of critical stories, including the ever-evolving Israel-Iran conflict.
"We want to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and we also want to make sure that we do not become engulfed in that region, in a regional war," said Clark.
A new report is shedding light on the issue of food security in Massachusetts.
The report highlights the rising rates of food insecurity statewide, and with federal dollars on the chopping block, lawmakers Tuesday vowed to fight back.
The report is the fifth installment of the Greater Boston Food Bank and Mass General Brigham's food access report, unveiled at the MGH Revere Food Pantry.
MARKS, MS — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth:
“Once again, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court has inserted itself between patients and health care providers, declaring that six justices know better than any medical expert or parent.
John McCall has heard about the work that Congressman Thompson is doing for the hospitals in the delta and says he's grateful.