William R. Keating

Democrat Representative of Massachusetts's 9th district

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@USRepKeating

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September 6, 1952 (72 years old)

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Served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court from 1977 to 1999, focusing on criminal justice issues
Served three terms as the district attorney of Norfolk County before being elected to Congress
Has been serving as a U.S. representative since 2011, initially for the 10th congressional district and, after redistricting, for the 9th congressional district from 2013
His district includes Cape Cod and most of the South Coast
Raised in Sharon, Massachusetts, and took a traditional route to politics with education from Boston College and Suffolk University Law School
Attempted to overthrow Senate President William M. Bulger in 1994, which failed but increased his local name recognition
Advocates for issues central to his district, such as the fishing industry and nuclear safety, in Congress
Sits on the House Armed Services Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee as of the 117th Congress
Member of the New Democrat Coalition, House Baltic Caucus, Congressional Arts Caucus, and the U.S.–Japan Caucus
Has focused on maritime policy, fisheries management, and opposed Social Security reductions
Supported legislation for healthcare exemptions based on religious beliefs
Advocated for increased federal firearm regulations and supported gay rights and pro-choice policies
Lives in Bourne, Massachusetts, with his wife, Tevis, and they have two adult children
Is Roman Catholic