Katherine Clark
Sourced recordU.S. House - MA District 05 · Congressional District 5
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Profile Snapshot
Katherine Marlea Clark is an American lawyer and politician who has served as House minority whip since 2023 and is currently in her seventh term as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, having held the post since 2013. She previously served as assistant speaker from 2021 to 2023 and vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2021. Clark was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011 and the Massachusetts Senate from 2011 to 2013. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
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Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialKatherine Clark is a candidate for U.S. House - MA District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $4,984,888.62 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Community Project Funding
- VerifiedPublic statement: Whip Clark Statement Marking One Year of Republicans’ Big Ugly Law
- VerifiedPublic statement: Whip Clark Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs
- VerifiedPublic statement: Whip Clark Statement on Trump Deal To End His War of Choice
- VerifiedPublic statement: Statement from House Democratic Leadership and Ranking Members Himes and Raskin on FISA Section 702
- VerifiedNews coverage: Katherine Clark sworn in as Congresswoman - Homenewshere.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Katherine Clark Advocates for Voting Rights at Montgomery Press Conference - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Katherine Clark Addresses Affordability Crisis and GOP Policies on MS NOW - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Katherine Clark calls Supreme Court's Louisiana decision a "devastating blow to fair elections" - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Katherine Clark Advocates for Haiti TPS Bill: Emphasizes Need for Community Protections - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Minority Whip Katherine Clark prioritizes affordability and accountability in 2026 campaign - Waltham Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Students discuss ICE with Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s staff - The Wellesley News
- VerifiedNews coverage: WBUR: The politics of going gray - Congresswoman Katherine Clark (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Katherine Clark on what it means to become the second-highest ranking woman in Congress - The 19th News
Bills & Legislative Work
2025-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2024-12-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
2024-09-25: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2024-09-12: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2024-05-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2024-05-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2023-09-13: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2022-11-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Public Statements
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="et-main-area"> Jul 3, 2026 | Press Releases 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... Whip Clark Slams Supreme Court TPS Decision: “Horrendous, Racist Policy” Jun 25, 2026 | Immigration , Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Sen. Ed Markey, and House D
Health Care , Press Releases , Reproductive Freedom 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... Jun 24, 2026 | Health Care , Press Releases , Reproductive Freedom 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
"> Jun 24, 2026 | Health Care , Press Releases , Reproductive Freedom 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... Jun 18, 2026 | Press Releases 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,...
nveiling of New Clinic for Women Veterans Jun 15, 2026 | Press Releases , Veterans and Military Families 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... Jun 11, 2026 | Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes, and Ranking Member Jamie Ras
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