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.