Clark, Katherine M.

Katherine Clark represents Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, which encompasses Boston's northern and western suburbs including Revere, Medford, Framingham, and Waltham. First elected to the U.S. House in a 2013 special election, she is currently in her seventh term. Before joining Congress, Clark worked as an attorney in multiple states and served in the Massachusetts state legislature, where she contributed to legislation on criminal justice, education, and municipal pensions. She also served on the Melrose School Committee, chairing it from 2005 to 2008.

Clark has established herself as a key voice on child care and workforce issues, sponsoring legislation including the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act. She sits on the House Appropriations Committee, positioning her to influence federal spending priorities. Within the Democratic caucus, Clark has held significant leadership roles, serving as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2021, Assistant Speaker from 2021 to 2023, and currently serving as House Minority Whip since 2023. Her career reflects a sustained focus on policies affecting families, education, and criminal justice reform.