Katherine Clark

Katherine Marlea Clark (born July 17, 1963) 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.