D.C. statehood is a voting rights, racial justice issue WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) voted to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, legislation to make...
Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Ensure the Right to Counsel
The Access to Counsel Act ensures that U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with legal status are able to consult with an attorney to help them understand their rights when...
Assistant Speaker Clark Applauds Passage of the NO BAN Act to Prohibit Religious-Based Discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) voted in support of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act. This bill, led by Rep. Judy...
Statement from Assistant Speaker Clark on the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
Washington, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark released the following statement: "The horrifying murder of George Floyd that was witnessed by the world has been met with...
Assistant Speaker Clark Lauds House Passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) voted in support of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, legislation to provide...
Assistant Speaker Clark Announces Over $510 Million to Keep State Child Care Providers on the Job, Lower Costs for Working Families
Funding from the American Rescue Plan will help child care providers open safely, keep workers on payroll, and ensure that families can cover costs Washington, D.C. - Assistant Speaker...
Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates House Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act
Legislation would help eliminate the gender wage gap and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountableGender pay inequality contributed to devastating economic...
Assistant Speaker Clark Leads Letter Urging the VA to Address Sexual Harassment within the Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) sent a letter with House Representatives Mark Takano, Chairman for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Julia...
Assistant Speaker Clark Secures Over $20 Million in Funding for Revere Schools in the American Rescue Plan
In total, Massachusetts will receive over $3.1 billion for child care programs, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and Head Start REVERE, MA - Assistant Speaker Katherine...
Statement from Assistant Speaker Clark Ahead of President Biden’s Infrastructure Package Proposal
Washington, D.C. - Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden's anticipated infrastructure and jobs package proposal...
Assistant Speaker Clark Welcomes New Leadership, Communications Staff
Cochran, Ross to broaden Member Service Offerings, Communications Outreach WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced two new additions to her team: Courtney...
Clark Advances Online Harassment Prevention Grants in Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the U.S. House of Representatives in voting for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1620), a...
Clark, Delegation Push Commonwealth for Answers on MBTA Cuts
MALDEN, MA - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) and the Massachusetts Delegation, including Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward Markey (D-MA), and...
Statement from Assistant Speaker Clark on Final Passage of the American Rescue Plan to President Biden
"Today is a hopeful day in America. Congress has sent a historic bill to the President's desk that will crush the coronavirus and provide transformative support for American families....
Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Strengthen Workers’ Rights in PRO Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Assistant Speaker Clark joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will empower everyday...
Assistant Speaker Clark Announces Open Submission for 2021 Congressional Art Competition
MALDEN, MA - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced that her office is now accepting virtual submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This year's theme...
Clark Votes in Support of H.R. 1: The For the People Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Assistant Speaker Clark joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a transformational package...
Clark Votes to Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5), voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, historic legislation to address systemic racism in police...
Congressmembers Clark, Barrágan Urge CDC to Include Asthma in COVID-19 Medical Comorbidity Guidelines, Ensure Equity in Vaccine Distribution
Washington, D.C. —Today, U.S. Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-05), Nanette Diaz Barrágan (CA-44), and 38 other Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Centers for...
Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan
House passes $1.9 trillion emergency package to support vaccinations and economic recovery for families, small businesses Massachusetts to receive $8.2 in state and local aid, over $2 billion for...