Katherine M. Clark

Whip Clark: GOP Healthcare Attacks Will Not Go Unpunished WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined advocates from Protect Our Care to launch the Sick Of It! campaign to hold Republicans accountable for their healthcare cuts and deliver an agenda for working families.…

Whip Clark Statement on Massie Amendment to GOP Foreign Aid Budget Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement: This week, House Republicans are putting forward a foreign aid budget bill that decimates American diplomacy, cuts desperately…

Malden, Everett, Revere Advocate: CHA Birth Center to reopen on July 6 Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities, will reopen CHA Birth Center on July 6, 2026, after a six-year hiatus. CHA Birth Center closed in…

The Swellesley Report: $500,000 for climate resilience in Wellesley and Charles River Watershed Wellesley town officials were joined by U.S. Representative Katherine Clark to celebrate the $500,000 federal earmark she secured to improve the Town of Wellesley’s tree canopy and bolster natural…

Whip Clark Statement Marking One Year of Republicans’ Big Ugly Law MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement marking one year since House Republicans passed their Big Ugly Law: “One year ago, House Republicans passed their singular legislative goal:…

WBUR: Mass. politicians and immigrant advocates praise Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling Elected leaders and immigration advocates in Massachusetts applauded the Supreme Court s decision to uphold birthright citizenship on Tuesday. It s simple: if you re born in America, you re an…

NBC Boston: ‘If you’re born in America, you’re American’: Reaction to birthright citizenship ruling Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and other prominent New England Democrats are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court s decision Tuesday to strike down President Donald Trump s executive order limiting…

Cambridge Day: Supreme Court says gov’t can end protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals The United States Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which allows the Trump Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, was met with dismay by…

The Hill: Democrats condemn ‘cruel and lawless’ Supreme Court decision allowing Trump to end deportation protections Democrats on Capitol Hill railed against a Supreme Court decision on Thursday that found the Trump administration can strip temporary legal protections from Haitian and Syrian…

Cambridge Day: Supreme Court says gov’t can end protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals The United States Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which allows the Trump Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, was met with dismay by…

Whip Clark Urges Action on Gun Violence Prevention: “Congress Has the Power To Save Lives WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4) and House Democrats to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer…

The Hill: Democrats condemn ‘cruel and lawless’ Supreme Court decision allowing Trump to end deportation protections Democrats on Capitol Hill railed against a Supreme Court decision on Thursday that found the Trump administration can strip temporary legal protections from Haitian and Syrian…

Whip Clark Slams Supreme Court TPS Decision: “Horrendous, Racist Policy” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Sen. Ed Markey, and House Democrats to denounce the Supreme Court s decision allowing the Trump administration to revoke TPS…

Whip Clark Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Four years ago, Donald Trump’s right-wing Supreme Court stripped…

Whip Clark on Dobbs Anniversary: Democrats Fighting for “A Future Worthy of Our Daughters WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and House Democrats to mark the fourth…

Whip Clark Slams GOP’s “Moral Rot” After Housing Betrayal WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House and Senate Democrats to denounce Donald Trump’s obstruction of commonsense, bipartisan housing legislation. Below is a transcript of her remarks: I am so delighted…

Whip Clark Celebrates Reopening of Cambridge Birth Center CAMBRIDGE, MA – Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) to celebrate the grand reopening of its Birth Center. The CHA Birth Center closed in March 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. It will…

Whip Clark Statement on Trump Deal To End His War of Choice MALDEN, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: “Donald Trump lost a reckless war that he started, and the American people are paying the price. Costs for gas, groceries, and utility bills have…

Cambridge Health Alliance to reopen birth center after six-year hiatus CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Health Alliance will reopen its Birth Center next month, restoring a service that has been unavailable since the facility stopped deliveries at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The center, located in a…

USA Today: Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half: Report Construction of Donald Trump s White House ballroom is projected to cost $600 million, significantly more than the president has previously said, with taxpayers covering more than half that amount, according to a new…

Whip Clark Secures Over $3 Million for Schools, Climate Resilience Projects in MA-5 MEDFORD, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated over $3 million in federal investments that she secured for school and climate resilience projects across MA-5. In Melrose, Whip Clark she…

Whip Clark Celebrates Unveiling of New Clinic for Women Veterans BEDFORD, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined local VA officials to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Women’s Health Clinic at VA Bedford. The renovations include additional exam rooms, upgraded…

Statement from House Democratic Leadership and Ranking Members Himes and Raskin on FISA Section 702 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes, and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following…

Whip Clark: “DACA Was a Triumph of Common Sense” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the…

Whip Clark to GOP: Drop ICE Slush Fund, Restore SNAP WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) went before the House Rules Committee to offer an amendment repurposing the $70 billion in Republicans’ ICE and CBP bill. With her amendment, the legislation would instead reverse…

Joint Leadership Statement on Lebanon War Powers Resolution Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: We stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their…

Whip Clark on Americans Paying the Price for Trump’s War: “For What?” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined NPR’s Morning Edition, where she discussed House Democrats successful passage of a War Powers Resolution — a key step toward ending Trump s reckless war of…

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…

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’…

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'…

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…

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…

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 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 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…