Legislation prohibits shackling during pregnancy, researches the mental and physical needs of imprisoned pregnant women, improves health outcomes October 1, 2020, Washington, D.C.- Today,...
Statement from Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) on Azerbaijan’s Recent Military Action Against Armenians in Artsakh
"Azerbaijan's unprovoked and ongoing attacks on Artsakh are reprehensible and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.These acts of aggression have already claimed the lives of civilians...
Statement from Congresswoman Katherine Clark on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"I am profoundly grateful for the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a hero for women and a warrior for justice. As a student, mother and litigator, she faced and overcame...
Clark, Pressley, Mass. Lawmakers Press Governor Baker and Secretary DeVos on Racial Inequities and Disparities in School Discipline
Discriminatory and Overly Punitive School Discipline Policies Often Criminalize and Push Black and Brown Students Out of SchoolRecent Report Found Black Girls in MA are Disciplined and...
Vice Chair Clark Announces Candidacy for Assistant Speaker
Clark seeks position to continue uplifting Members, American peopleSeptember 15, 2020- Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, announced her...
Clark, Pocan Lead 90 Dems Demanding DeJoy Removal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI), Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus, led a letter of 90...
Clark, Massachusetts Delegation Urge Governor Baker to Release State Data on Coronavirus Cases in Massachusetts Child Care Centers
Washington DC - Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, along with United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and...
Clark Secures Critical Airplane Noise Reduction Measure in Appropriations Bill
Collaborative effort with Speaker DeLeo, Senator Boncore will benefit Massachusetts households with outdated airplane noise mitigation systemsWinthrop/Revere/East Boston, MA - Highlighting the...
Clark, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus
Washington DC - Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, joined with Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Richard Neal (MA-1), Danny K. Davis (IL-7), Marcia...
House Passes Historic Child Care Bailout to Support Working Providers, Parents and Boost America’s Economy, Includes Clark’s Child Care is Infrastructure Act
Washington DC - Today, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Representative Katherine Clark celebrated the passage of the Child Care is Essential Act and the Child Care for Economic...
Reps. Clark, Bass, Reschenthaler and Lesko Introduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill Focused on Women in Prison
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus with Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, along...
Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
"I never got used to working with John Lewis; the opportunity to casually say hello, get a hug, walk to and from the Capitol together, or even plan a sit in, was never something ordinary. To be in...
Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s Statement on Azerbaijan’s Ceasefire Violations on Armenian Border
"I am deeply alarmed by reports of targeted strikes against Armenian civilian sites, including PPE mask factories, by Azerbaijan's military. These acts of aggression put innocent lives at risk and...
Clark, Kennedy Offshore Wind Center of Excellence Approved by House Committee
Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Congressman Joe Kennedy III today applauded the bipartisan approval of their Offshore Wind Center of Excellence by the House Committee on...
Clark, Senate and House Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
"ICE's new policy is irrational and xenophobic, and risks the health of students, faculty, and staff"Text of Letter (PDF) Washington DC - Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), United...
House Passes Clark’s Child Care Is Infrastructure Grant in Moving Forward Act
Sweeping Bill Invests More Than $1.5 Trillion to Create Jobs, $10 Billion in Child Care FacilitiesWashington DC - Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark joined with House members in passing H.R....
Clark, House Democrats Introduce Child Care Legislation to Support Working Families and America’s Economic Recovery Bill includes Clark’s Child Care is Infrastructure Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, along with her colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey...
Statement from Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus Katherine Clark on Passage of the Justice in Policing Act
"The death of George Floyd sparked an outcry across the nation and a movement that must be met with action. Today, House Democrats, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, answered that call by...
Clark Introduces Child Care Is Infrastructure Act
Legislation provides funding to improve child care facilities and creates loan repayment and scholarship programs to support higher education for child care educators June 16, 2020, WASHINGTON,...
Clark Stands with Congressional Black Caucus As Original Co-Sponsor of Justice In Policing Act
Comprehensive Legislation Aims to Fundamentally Transform the Culture of Policing in America and Change Law Enforcement Policies to Hold Officers Accountable for Dangerous BehaviorJune 8, 2020,...