WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3) on her election as Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus for the 119th Congress.

“Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez knows that when women succeed, America succeeds. In her new role as the DWC Chair, she will guide our work to build a more inclusive country, defined by affordable child care, paid family leave, reproductive freedom, and equal pay on the job. I look forward to partnering with Teresa and the entire DWC leadership team to make life easier and more secure for America’s women and families.”