William Keating
Sourced recordU.S. House - MA District 09 · Congressional District 9
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William R. Keating is a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011. Born 1952. Official website: https://keating.house.gov/
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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
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Freedom of Speech
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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
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
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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
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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- PartialWilliam Keating is a candidate for U.S. House - MA District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- 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 Stop Insider Trading 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 Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- 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 Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- 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 President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- 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 TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,508,868.57 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: KEATING, UKRAINE CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS URGE INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE BAN OF RUSSIAN AND BELARUSIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEES
- VerifiedPublic statement: KEATING STATEMENT ON LATEST ICE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS
- VerifiedPublic statement: KEATING STATEMENT ON US OCCUPATION OF VENEZUELA
- VerifiedPublic statement: KEATING, MEEKS SLAM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOVING SANCTIONS ON PRO-RUSSIAN BALKAN LEADER
- VerifiedPublic statement: Keating, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Ultimatum to Putin: Return Abducted Ukrainian Children or Face Terror Designation
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Bill Keating wins reelection to U.S. House in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: 9th Congressional Meet the Candidate: William Keating - Fall River Herald News
- VerifiedNews coverage: The VIP Lounge: US Representative William Keating - The Boston Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: OUR OPINION: Re-elect Rep. William Keating - The Patriot Ledger
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-02: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-25: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-01-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-09-10: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-07-17: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Public Statements
ss="block block--drupaltheme68-bill-keating-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases February 27, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA) and Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) wrote to the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Andrew Parsons expressing their strong opposition to the IPC’s decision to allow Russian and
ing Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina. Issues : FOREIGN AFFAIRS Read More January 24, 2026 Press Release BOURNE, MA - Congressman Bill Keating issued the following statement this evening in response to today's shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis: "Watch the videos. Share them. Count the shots. It’s not easy to watch - and it shouldn’t be. But every American must understand what federal agents are doing in our names. Alex Pretti and Renee Good should be alive today. T
shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis: "Watch the videos. Share them. Count the shots. It’s not easy to watch - and it shouldn’t be. But every American must understand what federal agents are doing in our names. Alex Pretti and Renee Good should be alive today. The statements by Trump officials are false on their face. Secretary Noem again labeled this victim as a terrorist. Steven Miller called him an assassin. Read More January 3, 2026 Press Release BOURNE, MA - Congressman
nd Armed Services Committees, released the following statement this afternoon after President Trump's press conference following U.S. Military action in Venezuela: Issues : FOREIGN AFFAIRS Read More November 13, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA) and Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) wrote to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing strong opposi
Milorad Dodik, his family, and dozens of his affiliates from U.S. sanctions lists. Issues : FOREIGN AFFAIRS Read More October 21, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC— On Tuesday, in response to the systematic abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children, Congressman Bill Keating (D-MA) , along with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, introduced the Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act , bipartisan
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