William R. Keating

William R. Keating

15

Years in Office

166

Bills Sponsored

2837

Bills Co-Sponsored

2

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs75%
Animals4%
Immigration3%
Native Americans3%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that William R. Keating has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7016
No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

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.

In Committee
HR 5320
Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5274
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

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.

In Committee
HR 4804
To authorize an annual strategic dialogue to return democratic rule to Belarus, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4506
Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3973
Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

In Committee
HR 3918
To ensure that certain short-term rentals are equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 3104
Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 2505
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.

Active
HR 2504
The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2000
Arctic Watchers Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 947
Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 73
Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 681
To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the “Long-Term Leasing Act”), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 436
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 347
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 10492
To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 10368
To codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 9123
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

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.

In Committee
HR 8845
GPA Act

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.

In Committee
HR 8824
The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1063
Reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 7353
Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In Committee
HRES 872
Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 749
Supporting 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the independent Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, highlighting their assistance to Ukraine, and supporting continued democratic resiliency.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3911
Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 441
Condemning the authoritarian repression of the Belarusian democracy movement by the Lukashenka regime and calling for the release of all political prisoners as well as free and fair elections.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 304
Commending the International Criminal Court's issuance of an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Maria Lvova-Belova, Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, for two war crimes related to the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2560
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023

Received in the Senate.

Active
HRES 274
Calling on major United States companies still operating in the Russian Federation to reconsider their continued presence given Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1809
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.

Active
HCONRES 27
Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 1680
Black Sea Security Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1299
Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HRES 146
Expressing strong support for the people of Moldova and for the Moldovan Government in their demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration in the face of Russia's illegal and full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1132
Transparent and Accessible Sanctions Coordinating Office Act

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.

In Committee
HRES 81
Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Active
HRES 41
Underscoring continued support for the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia's aggression, reiterating support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and its territorial waters, and calling for justice for all atrocity crimes committed by members of Russia's forces in Ukraine.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 33
Calling for the full implementation of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and expressing hope for the continued success of the Northern Ireland peace process on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 294
Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 295
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 9511
Black Sea Security Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1435
Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 9104
Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 9059
Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

In Committee
HRES 1369
Recognizing the honorable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as her leadership and commitment to the people of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the world.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

In Committee
HR 8532
ACRA Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 273
House Amendment 273

On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A029) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 336). (consideration: CR H6593-6594)

Not Agreed to (208-217)
HR 8308
To require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on a plan to characterize the asbestos risk of former Air Force defense sites, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 7918
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500.

Active
HRES 1130
Expressing support for the sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as calling on all members of NATO to ratify the protocols of accession swiftly.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 18 (Roll no. 364). (text: CR H6696-6697)

Active
HRES 1121
Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 7650
International Press Freedom Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 7312
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 6984
Ukraine Humanitarian Support Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6842
To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of parliament of the Russian Federation who voted on February 15, 2022, in favor of the appeal to President Vladimir Putin to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 6813
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, to conduct a study on the neurological impacts of COVID-19 on individuals with a neurological disease.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 6611
To authorize the Government of France to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union, and for other purposes.

Received in the Senate.

Active
HRES 888
Condemning the killing of 14 individuals and violence on Bloody Sunday, one of the most tragic of days during the Troubles 50 years ago, and calling on all parties to take meaningful steps toward peace and reconciliation.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 773
Reaffirming German-American friendship and cooperation initiative.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

In Committee
HRES 763
Recognizing the Republic of Moldova's 30th anniversary of independence and expressing support for the Republic of Moldova's demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

In Committee
HRES 505
Expressing support for the people of Afghanistan, condemning the Taliban's assault on human rights, and calling for the Federal Government to protect the Afghan citizens who bravely served alongside the Armed Forces of the United States by providing adequate resources for the special immigrant visa program established under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HRES 470
Supporting the right of LGBTQI+ people to equal and inalienable human rights, economic rights, civil rights, and social and political equity at home and abroad and condemning discrimination, persecution, and violence against LGBTQI+ identifying individuals and communities everywhere, including in Europe and Eurasia.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HRES 455
Expressing support for the people of Russia, condemning the Kremlin's assault on human rights and the freedom of expression, and calling for Vladimir Putin to immediately release Alexey Navalny.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

In Committee
HR 2887
Global Climate Change Diplomacy Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

In Committee
HR 2888
Rapid Response to Climate Impacts Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

In Committee
HR 1301
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports regarding white supremacy in the Armed Forces.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 1142
ESCAPE Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HRES 124
Supporting the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations and condemning the election rigging and subsequent violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters by the illegitimate Lukashenka regime.

Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1992-1993)

Passed
HR 998
Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

In Committee
HR 817
To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

In Committee
HR 402
CROOK Act

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 8742
To extend the availability of amounts under the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HRES 1196
Calling for an end to escalating violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, for each side to return to the peace process, and for external parties to cease their support for and interference in the conflict.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

In Committee
HRES 1111
Supporting the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations and condemning the election rigging and subsequent violent crackdowns on peaceful protestors by the Government of the Republic of Belarus.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8047
DUAL IG Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 7215
Civil Deployment Notification Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HRES 894
Expressing the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to condemn and prevent the use of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict as a weapon of war and fully implement the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

In Committee
HRES 837
Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

In Committee
HRES 759
Expressing that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 United States Presidential election and deliberately spread false information to implicate the Republic of Ukraine.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 9.

Active
HRES 683
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of both Germany and Europe, and the spread of democracy around the world.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

In Committee
HRES 665
Reaffirming the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

In Committee
HR 4097
Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

In Committee
HR 3843
CROOK Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Active
HRES 487
Expressing full support to the Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 449
Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

In Committee
HRES 446
Reaffirming German-American friendship and cooperation under the Wunderbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Active
Amendment 307
House Amendment 307

On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A041) Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 141 (Roll no. 290).

Agreed to (283-141)
HR 3068
Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543.

Active
HRES 413
Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729-730)

Active
HR 313
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a land exchange involving lands within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

In Committee
HR 312
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.

Active
HR 182
To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-367.

In Committee
HR 183
To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

In Committee
HRES 1169
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent and credible elections in Bangladesh.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 6408
ACE Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

In Committee
Amendment 853
House Amendment 853

On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 850
House Amendment 850

On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 801
House Amendment 801

On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 773
House Amendment 773

On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A060) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote

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