We know we are not going to have an economic recovery. We are certainly not going to have one that includes women unless we make investments in child care.
Katherine Clark
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Katherine Marlea Clark is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership roles within the party, including serving as the Assistant Speaker of the House. Clark has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting families and addressing economic disparities.
Thank you for this budget that puts the American family first and is concerned about their health and their security.
I wonder if you could tell me sort of what drove some of that up, and have you initiated a comprehensive facility security assessment?
I want to reiterate our congratulations on being listed as one of America's best midsized employers.
Speaking of promoting awareness, you mentioned the paid parental leave law, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act signed into law in 2019.
We talked in the report language from last year's budget about making sure that your budget covered free feminine hygiene products available to no cost in our House Office Building restrooms.
Do you have a plan for building out more of these in your renovation and construction?
I stood in solidarity with Armenian Americans in my district to commemorate the 107th anniversary of this atrocity.
And I also want to thank you for your focus--it is a priority for Congress and the Biden administration--on cybersecurity.
I share in the gratitude my colleagues have expressed for the work of the Capitol Police.
Thank you and your team for two GAO reports I requested, one on preventing child abuse in youth residential facilities and another that evaluated the employer-provided childcare credit.
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They want it so that politicians pick their voters instead of voters picking their politicians.





