William R. Keating
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William R. Keating

Democrat · MA-9 · House of Representatives

15 years in office

Quylt Score

638
Primary Score
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27
Party Line
rank-and-file Democrat

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced38 of 168 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3429475M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance36 of 40 votes (90.0%)
8715%
Committee Hearing ParticipationRanking Member — shapes hearing agenda
855%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring1 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills13 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleRanking Member, Europe Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 3 on 2 committees
8010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Committee Assignments (2)

Sponsored Legislation (168)

HR 8176Moldova Support Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-04-02 · 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.

International Affairs

HR 8086To establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2026-03-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7016No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

Introduced 2026-01-12 · 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.

International Affairs

HR 5320Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act

Introduced 2025-09-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 5274Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

Introduced 2025-09-10 · 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.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2025-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 4506Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Introduced 2025-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3973Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act

Introduced 2025-06-12 · 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.

International Affairs

HR 3104Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

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

Introduced 2025-03-31 · Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2025-03-31 · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.

International Affairs

HR 2000Arctic Watchers Act

Introduced 2025-03-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2025-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 347Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Animals

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

Introduced 2024-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

International Affairs

HR 9123Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

Introduced 2024-07-24 · 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.

International Affairs

HR 8845GPA Act

Introduced 2024-06-26 · 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.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2024-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7353Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act

Introduced 2024-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2023-11-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3911Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-06-07 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 2560Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-04-10 · Received in the Senate.

Animals

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

Introduced 2023-03-27 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.

International Affairs

HR 1680Black Sea Security Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 1299Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2023-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HR 1132Transparent and Accessible Sanctions Coordinating Office Act

Introduced 2023-02-21 · 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.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2023-01-31 · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2023-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 9511Black Sea Security Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 9104Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2022-09-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Congress

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

Introduced 2022-09-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

International Affairs

HR 8532ACRA Act

Introduced 2022-07-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Introduced 2022-07-13 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A029) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 336). (consideration: CR H6593-6594)

HR 7918Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-05-31 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500.

Animals

HRES 1130Expressing 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.

Introduced 2022-05-18 · 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)

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2022-05-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7650International Press Freedom Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

International Affairs

HR 6984Ukraine Humanitarian Support Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-03-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HRES 773Reaffirming German-American friendship and cooperation initiative.

Introduced 2021-11-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

International Affairs

HR 2887Global Climate Change Diplomacy Act

Introduced 2021-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

International Affairs

HR 2888Rapid Response to Climate Impacts Act

Introduced 2021-04-28 · 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.

International Affairs

HR 1142ESCAPE Act

Introduced 2021-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Transportation and Public Works

HRES 124Supporting 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.

Introduced 2021-02-15 · 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)

International Affairs

HR 998Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act

Introduced 2021-02-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Labor and Employment

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

Introduced 2021-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 402CROOK Act

Introduced 2021-01-21 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2020-11-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 8047DUAL IG Act

Introduced 2020-08-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 7215Civil Deployment Notification Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

Introduced 2020-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

International Affairs

HRES 683Celebrating 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.

Introduced 2019-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2019-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

International Affairs

HR 4097Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act

Introduced 2019-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

International Affairs

HR 3843CROOK Act

Introduced 2019-07-18 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2019-07-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2019-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

International Affairs

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

Introduced 2019-06-18 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

International Affairs

Introduced 2019-06-12 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A041) Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 141 (Roll no. 290).

HR 3068Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act

Introduced 2019-06-03 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543.

Labor and Employment

HR 4688Gold Star Families Equality Act

Introduced 2014-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4025Fishing Safety Training and Research Act

Introduced 2014-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 486Stop Tampering of Prescription Pills Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 74Supporting the goals and objectives of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Introduced 2013-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

International Affairs

Introduced 2012-05-17 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 229 (Roll no. 273). (consideration: CR H3111-3112)

Introduced 2011-10-05 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 257 (Roll no. 761). (consideration: CR H6639-6640)

Introduced 2011-09-09 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-06-22 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 258 (Roll no. 470).

Introduced 2011-05-11 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 314).

HR 6160Stop Tampering of Prescription Pills Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3718Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Immigration

HR 3686Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Immigration

HR 3153For the relief of Patricia Macarelli, in her capacity as Administratrix of the estate of Edward Brian Halloran.

Introduced 2011-10-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Private Legislation

HR 2995Post 9-11 GI Jobs Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1013Strengthen Fisheries Management in New England Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-10 · Committee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 313To 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.

Introduced 2019-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 312Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act

Introduced 2019-01-08 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.

Native Americans

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

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-367.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

Introduced 2018-12-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

HR 6408ACE Act

Introduced 2018-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Emergency Management

Introduced 2018-07-11 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-07-11 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-22 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-08 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A060) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-08 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A061) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-07 · By unanimous consent, the Keating amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4930)

Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A037) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5994ESCAPE Act

Introduced 2018-06-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5966Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5926Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Introduced 2018-05-10 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5883Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act

Introduced 2018-05-18 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

International Affairs

HR 5851Deployed Civilian Parity Act

Introduced 2018-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5585To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.

Introduced 2018-04-23 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5244Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act

Introduced 2018-03-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Native Americans

HR 4539Plymouth 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-12-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 4080Effective Opioid Enforcement Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-10-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2017-07-13 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3135Community Flood Insurance Savings Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-06-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2894Tick-Borne Disease Prevention Act

Introduced 2017-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2637Fishing Safety Training and Research Act

Introduced 2017-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HRES 207Expressing the continued support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement).

Introduced 2017-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

International Affairs

HR 1157To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2017-02-16 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 665Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-24 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 6075To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2016-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2016-09-13 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5598Plymouth 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-06-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 5599Plymouth 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-06-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Social Sciences and History

HR 5495To require that certain information relating to terrorism investigations be included in the NICS database, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2016-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2016-05-24 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2016-05-18 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2016-05-18 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2016-05-12 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5057Safe Prescribing for Veterans Act

Introduced 2016-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5056Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-04-26 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced 2015-06-16 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2015-06-02 · By unanimous consent, the Keating amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H3689)

Introduced 2015-06-01 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3358Prevent Repeat Offenders Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2335Stop Tampering of Prescription Pills Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2285Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Act

Introduced 2015-05-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2015-06-16 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2015-06-10 · On agreeing to the Keating amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.