Mr. Speaker, it is important to recognize as we stand here today in the midst of a war with Iran, as the President is trying to secure an agreement that would require them not to pursue nuclear weapons, that the United States already has a commitment in an agreement with the then-third largest nuclear power, Ukraine.
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William R. Keating
Representative · Massachusetts · Democrat
William R. Keating
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Christopher Doyle Matthews, a friend and longtime member of my staff. We were devastated to have learned just a few weeks ago of his passing. Chris was born in Boston on December 15, 1989, to Richard and Mary- Ellen Matthews and was proudly raised in Scituate, Massachusetts. He grew up loving boats and the water, his parents' classic rock and roll music, and politics. When columnist Mary McGrory famously observed that ``every baby born in Massachusetts is born with a campaign manager's gene,'' she could have very well been inspired by Chris.
Biography
William R. Keating began his public service career as a prosecutor, focusing on public safety and criminal justice reform. Elected as U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 9th congressional district in 2010, he prioritizes coastal resilience, transportation infrastructure, and national security. Keating authored legislation strengthening maritime security and serves on the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees. Known for securing disaster relief funds for his district, he approaches his work with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented style that reflects the needs of his coastal Massachusetts communities.
Education
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School, MA1985
- M.B.A., Boston College1982
- B.A., Boston College, MA1974
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2013–PresentRepresented Massachusetts's 9th congressional district for 7 terms.
U.S. Representative
2011–2013Represented Massachusetts's 10th congressional district for 1 term.
Norfolk County District Attorney
1999–2011Attorney (admitted to the Massachusetts Bar
1985)
Member, Massachusetts Senate
1985–98Member, Massachusetts House of Representatives
1977–84
Policy Focus
International Affairs75%
Animals4%
Immigration3%
Native Americans3%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from William R. Keating's record in Congress.
Nuclear Safety Advocacy
Led efforts to improve safety and emergency preparedness at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Massachusetts.
Opioid Crisis Legislation
Co-sponsored legislation to increase funding for opioid addiction treatment and prevention programs in Massachusetts.
Fisheries Disaster Relief
Secured federal disaster relief funding for Massachusetts fishermen affected by declining fish stocks and regulatory changes.
Cape Cod Canal Bridges Funding
Helped obtain federal funding for the replacement of the aging Cape Cod Canal bridges to improve transportation infrastructure.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Armed Services
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