Bill Keating
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Bill Keating is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Keating has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting local businesses and improving infrastructure in his district.
U.S. taxpayers should not be forced to fund the program that violates provisions in the Kemp-Kasten Amendment.
We have no business supporting organizations that have the necessary cash on their own.
On May 31st, I introduced a bill to prohibit funding to the United Nations Population Fund.
It is critical we continue the United States leadership and efforts to end human trafficking, both domestically and abroad.
I want to use--I put this amendment in to just clarify the fact that--and make, as part of this legislation, something that is there with the reauthorization of Kemp-Kasten that we do, and just make sure that we are clear, those of us that…
The State Department clearly needs this authority to limit the travel of such individuals who are likely to engage in severe forms of human trafficking in other countries.
By essentially ignoring the Kemp-Kasten bill, what sort of message are we sending?
It is imperative that our hard-earned taxpayer dollars from the hard-working Americans, are used appropriately, efficiently, and responsibly.
If we agree on one thing, let it be this: That child marriages only contribute to the devastating cycle of poverty, keeping young girls and women from receiving the proper education, and harming them both physically and mentally.





