Katherine M. Clark

Joint Leadership Statement on Successful War Powers Resolution Vote Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: More than three months ago, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth plunged America into a reckless and costly…

Whip Clark Secures $1.5 Million for Clean Drinking Water, Fighting Climate Change in MA-5 MALDEN, MA – Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined state and local leaders to celebrate $1.5 million in federal investments that she secured to make life safer and easier for working…

ICYMI: Whip Clark Pens Crimson Op-Ed to Harvard Class of 2026 MALDEN, MA – In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was invited by The Harvard Crimson to share a few thoughts with the Class of 2026. You can read her op-ed HERE or below: Our Democracy Will Survive — If You Fight…

Whip Clark Celebrates Framingham’s New Remote Airport Terminal FRAMINGHAM, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Governor Maura Healey, Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky, Massport Chief Executive Officer Richard Davey, Senate President Karen Spilka, and local leaders to…

Joint Leadership Statement on House Republicans Canceling War Powers Resolution Vote Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: House Republicans have failed this country. For nearly three months,…

Whip Clark to GOP: Reject This Investment in ICE Terror WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Senator Brian…

Whip Clark Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner MALDEN, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced Christina Xiao, a Lexington high school student, as this year's Congressional Art Competition winner from Massachusetts' Fifth Congressional District. "The skill and…

Whip Clark Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner MALDEN, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced Christina Xiao, a Lexington high school student, as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from Massachusetts’ Fifth Congressional District. “The skill and…

Whip Clark in Alabama: “We Are Going to Keep Fighting” Montgomery, AL — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Members of the House Democratic Caucus for a press conference ahead of “All Roads Lead to the South” — a national day of action for voting…

Whip Clark in Alabama: "We Are Going to Keep Fighting" Montgomery, AL - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Members of the House Democratic Caucus for a press conference ahead of "All Roads Lead to the South" - a national day of action for voting…

Whip Clark: "The Single Fastest Way to Bring Down Costs is to End This War" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor calling for an end to Donald Trump's war with Iran. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "We have been at war with Iran for two and…

Whip Clark: “The Single Fastest Way to Bring Down Costs is to End This War” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor calling for an end to Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Below is a transcript of her remarks: We have been at war with Iran for two and a…

Whip Clark on CNN: GOP Agenda Is a “Fundamental Betrayal” of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room , where she slammed Republican efforts to rig our elections and Donald Trump's admission that he doesn't care about Americans'…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday,…

Whip Clark on CNN: GOP Agenda Is a “Fundamental Betrayal” of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN’s The Situation Room, where she slammed Republican efforts to rig our elections and Donald Trump’s admission that he doesn’t care about Americans’…

Patch: State Leaders Gather At Malden River As Park Project Draws Closer To Completion MALDEN, MA - City and state leaders recently gathered at the Malden River to discuss the progress of the riverfront park project that is slated to be completed later this year. The public park, which will be…

Your Arlington: Clark secures $1M for Mystic River Path to Minuteman Bikeway Project design U.S. Representative Katherine Clark, the Democratic Whip whose district (MA-5) includes Arlington, presented a $1 million check in federal funds for the design of a shared-use path between the Mystic River…

Patch: State Leaders Gather At Malden River As Park Project Draws Closer To Completion MALDEN, MA — City and state leaders recently gathered at the Malden River to discuss the progress of the riverfront park project that is slated to be completed later this year. The public park, which will be…

Whip Clark Secures Over $4 Million To Improve Climate Resiliency, Accessibility in MA-5 MALDEN, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined state and local leaders to celebrate more than $4 million in federal investments that she secured for accessibility and climate resilience…

Your Arlington: Clark secures $1M for Mystic River Path to Minuteman Bikeway Project design U.S. Representative Katherine Clark, the Democratic Whip whose district (MA-5) includes Arlington, presented a $1 million check in federal funds for the design of a shared-use path between the Mystic River…

Whip Clark Secures Over $4 Million To Improve Climate Resiliency, Accessibility in MA-5 MALDEN, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined state and local leaders to celebrate more than $4 million in federal investments that she secured for accessibility and climate resilience…

Whip Clark Statement on the Virginia Supreme Court Decision MALDEN, MA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the state's new, voter-approved Congressional map: "Last month, the citizens of Virginia approved a new…

Whip Clark Statement on the Virginia Supreme Court Decision MALDEN, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the state’s new, voter-approved Congressional map: “Last month, the citizens of Virginia approved a new…

Following Emergency Stay, Clark Leads 250+ Democrats in Supreme Court Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, and FDA Authority Yesterday, more than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging them to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that…

Following Emergency Stay, Clark Leads 250+ Democrats in Supreme Court Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, and FDA Authority Yesterday, more than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging them to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that…

Whip Clark on MS NOW: Americans Deserve Better Than What They're Getting WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's The Weeknight , where she slammed Donald Trump and Republicans for breaking their promises of lower costs, safer communities, and no new wars.…

Whip Clark on MS NOW: Americans Deserve Better Than What They’re Getting WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW’s The Weeknight, where she slammed Donald Trump and Republicans for breaking their promises of lower costs, safer communities, and no new wars.…

House Democratic Leadership Statement on Donald Trump's Threat to Kill a Whole Civilization Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC…

Joint Leadership Statement on Republicans Refusing to End the Airport Chaos Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: For more than 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans have subjected…

KENS: Texas lawmakers: McAllen family, including young mariachi musicians, released from ICE detention facilities The McAllen family whose detainment by federal immigration enforcement sparked bipartisan outcry over the weekend was released Monday afternoon, according to Texas congressional…

Watertown News: Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class A pair of enthusiastic Hosmer Elementary School ambassadors showed two members of Congress around their school Wednesday, ending with a meal cooked up by the school cafeteria staff that…

WBUR: Rep. Clark talks about longshot bill to limit Trump's war powers amid war in Iran The U.S. House is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers amid the expanding war in the Middle East. Odds of passage seem slim after the Senate rejected a similar measure that…

Whip Clark on CNN: GOP is Using Workers as Political Pawns NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's News Central , where she discussed Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and House Republicans' refusal to end their painful DHS shutdown. Below are excerpts from…

Whip Clark on CNN: "Republicans Are Hell Bent on Holding TSA Workers Hostage" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room , slamming Republicans for holding travelers and TSA officers hostage in their attempts to block ICE reforms and force…

Whip Clark on GOP Shutdown: "This is a Battle Between Common Sense and Crazy" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor, slamming Mike Johnson and House Republicans for choosing to continue their TSA shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks:…

Whip Clark on Republicans' TSA Shutdown: "Let's End This Insanity" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor and called for an end to the Republican TSA shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "The Republican TSA shutdown has dragged on now…

Whip Clark Remarks at Press Conference Following Dilley, TX Visit SAN ANTONIO, TX - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-2), Rep. Nanette Barrag n (CA-44), Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-4), and Rep. Sara…

Whip Clark: “Republicans Refuse To Take Yes for an Answer” 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 denounce House Republicans' refusal to fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, and the Coast…

Whip Clark Statement on GOP Refusal To Support War Powers Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to stop Trump's unauthorized war in the Middle East:…

Whip Clark: “The Care Crisis Is a Core Priority for House Democrats” WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Congressional Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider…

Whip Clark: Trump “Has Absolutely Betrayed” The American People NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's The Last Word, where she slammed Donald Trump's continued choice to betray "the three pillars of what he ran on." Below are excerpts from the conversation: On…

House Democratic Leadership Statement on Accusations Against Rep. Eric Swalwell Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: "Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations…

Whip Clark Celebrates $3 Million for Framingham Community Center FRAMINGHAM, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky and City Council Chair George King to highlight more than $3 million in federal funding secured in the FY26 Budget to redevelop…

Whip Clark on Haiti TPS Bill: Give Our Neighbors “The Protections They Deserve” WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-4), Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), and…

Whip Clark Statement on the Supreme Court's Undermining of the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court released its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais : "The protections secured by the Voting Rights Act were…

Whip Clark Statement on the Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: "All survivors of sexual assault deserve justice. The resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales are an initial step in that…

Whip Clark Urges Passage of Bipartisan War Powers Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor and called for House Republicans to reject blind loyalty to Donald Trump and vote to rein in his reckless war of choice in Iran. Below is a…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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