Keating, William R.
In office since
2011 · 15 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1952, Norwood
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician
Education
Boston College · Suffolk University Law School · Sharon High School
Office history
- member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1977–1984
- member of the State Senate of Massachusetts 1985–1998
- district attorney 1998–2010
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
- member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
- United States representative
Contact
Capitol office
2372 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2109
202-225-3111
District office · New Bedford
128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740
508-999-6462
District office · Plymouth
50 Resnik Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360
508-746-9000
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 106 all-time
306
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 352 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
114
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 114 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.1%
based on 108 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.9%
based on 108 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.6%
based on 108 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
106 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- HR 2000 Arctic Watchers Act In Committee
- HR 947 Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act 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. 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 Passed
- 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. In Committee
- HR 347 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5320 Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act In Committee
- HR 5274 Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act In Committee
- HR 4804 To authorize an annual strategic dialogue to return democratic rule to Belarus, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 4506 Securing Global Telecommunications Act In Committee
- HR 3973 Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act 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. In Committee
- HR 3104 Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 2505 Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act Passed
- HR 2504 The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 8929 To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 8176 Moldova Support Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8086 To establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 7016 No Funds for NATO Invasion Act In Committee
- HR 9552 NOPE Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1393 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes. In Committee
Historical 85 bills
- HR 8845 GPA Act Georgian People’s Act Died
- HR 8824 The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2024 Died
- HRES 81 Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Died
- HCONRES 52 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater. Died
- 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. Died
- 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. Died
- 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. Died
- HR 294 Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act Died
- HR 4097 Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act Died
- HR 3843 CROOK Act Died
- HRES 207 Expressing the continued support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement). Died
- HRES 487 Expressing full support to the Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law. Died
- HR 1157 To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Died
- HRES 446 Reaffirming German-American friendship and cooperation under the Wunderbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative. Died
- HRES 449 Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey. Died
- HR 3068 Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act Died
- 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. Died
- HR 665 Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2017 Died
- 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. Died
- HR 1132 Transparent and Accessible Sanctions Coordinating Office Act Died
- HR 312 Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act Died
- 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. Died
- HR 182 To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission. Died
- 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. Died
- HR 5994 ESCAPE Act Died
Co-sponsored
352 billsCurrent session 306 bills
- HR 9414 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 In Committee
- HRES 1390 Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. In Committee
- HRES 1392 Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June. In Committee
- HRES 1402 Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. In Committee
- HRES 1427 Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. In Committee
- HR 9693 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. In Committee
- HR 8517 Clean Energy Workforce Act In Committee
- HR 8582 Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- HR 8600 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend certain fuel excise taxes for fuel separated during periods in which the national average price of gasoline exceeds $3.99 per gallon, and to prohibit certain credits or deductions for oil and gas companies during such periods. In Committee
- HR 8648 FORGE Act In Committee
- HRES 1258 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month". In Committee
- HR 8667 MISSION Rx Act In Committee
- HR 8798 Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8562 To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building". In Committee
- HR 8786 INVEST Act In Committee
- HR 8817 FORTIFY Act In Committee
- HCONRES 103 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. In Committee
- HJRES 189 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". In Committee
- HR 9105 SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1356 A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act In Committee
- HRES 16 Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. In Committee
- HRES 23 Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution In Committee
- HR 385 Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 46 bills
- HR 3570 Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019 Died
- HJRES 62 Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. Died
- HR 5470 HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021 Died
- HR 1699 Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023 Died
- HR 4107 Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act Died
- HR 667 COOL OFF Act Died
- HR 681 READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023 Died
- HR 2842 POD Act of 2019 Died
- HCONRES 45 Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Died
- HCONRES 20 Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Died
- HCONRES 59 Urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade. Died
- HR 2327 PAWS Act of 2017 Died
- HR 5723 Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Died
- HR 8329 Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2024 Died
- HR 824 Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2019 Died
- HR 619 NAPA Reauthorization Act Died
- HR 1884 Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019 Died
- HR 4322 Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023 Died
- HR 846 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act Died
- HRES 15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service. Died
- HR 566 Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act Died
- HCONRES 5 Clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. Died
- HRES 283 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher (SSN 593). Died
- HR 7958 PAAW Act Died
- HR 8719 Secure Storage Information Act of 2024 Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 856
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2025 |
|
HJRES 20
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2025 |
|
HJRES 35
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2025 |
|
HR 695
Medal of Honor Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 14
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 804
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 788
DOE and SBA Research Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 818
SPUR Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 832
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 825
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 35
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | February 13, 2025 |
|
HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 12, 2025 |
|
HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | February 12, 2025 |
|
HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Not Voting | pass | February 11, 2025 |
|
HR 736
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Not Voting | pass | February 10, 2025 |
|
HR 692
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Not Voting | pass | February 10, 2025 |
|
HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 07, 2025 |
|
HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | February 07, 2025 |
|
HR 27
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2025 |
|
HR 27
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | February 06, 2025 |
|
HRES 93
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 05, 2025 |
|
HRES 93
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 05, 2025 |
|
HR 776
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
|
HR 43
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
|
HR 21
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 21
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 471
Fix Our Forests Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 375
Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
S 5
Laken Riley Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HR 165
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HRES 53
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HRES 53
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HR 187
MAPWaters Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | January 21, 2025 |
|
HR 186
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 21, 2025 |
|
HR 30
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 16, 2025 |
|
HR 30
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 16, 2025 |
|
HR 33
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 144
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 164
POWER Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 28
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 28
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 153
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 152
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2025 |
|
HR 192
Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2025 |
|
HR 23
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 09, 2025 |
|
HR 29
Laken Riley Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 07, 2025 |
|
HRES 5
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | January 03, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 9 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 9 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 9 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 9 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 9 Democratic