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William M. Ketchum

William M. Ketchum

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William M. Ketchum Congressional Service

William M. Ketchum is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of California and served a total of 1 term in congress.

William M. Ketchum participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 175 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 721 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

William Ketchum supported policies aimed at reducing taxes and government regulation, promoting free-market principles.


Agriculture

Conservative

Ketchum advocated for policies benefiting farmers and the agricultural industry, stressing the importance of subsidies and support for rural communities.


Immigration

Conservative

He favored stricter immigration controls and enforcement measures, advocating for reduced immigration levels.


Education

Conservative

Ketchum supported educational reforms that included increased local control and private school options, opposing federal oversight.


Energy

Conservative

He promoted the expansion of domestic energy production, particularly fossil fuels, supporting deregulation in the energy sector.


Climate change

Conservative

Ketchum was skeptical of government-led initiatives to combat climate change, prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Conservative

He opposed expansive government involvement in healthcare, favoring market-based solutions and private sector competition.


Housing

Conservative

Ketchum did not prioritize extensive government intervention in housing markets, preferring private sector-led development.


Transportation

Conservative

He supported improvements in infrastructure but was cautious about federal spending, advocating for state-level solutions.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Ketchum emphasized the importance of supporting veterans through government programs focused on healthcare and employment services.


Voting rights

Conservative

He supported measures such as voter ID laws, emphasizing election integrity and security requirements.

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Latest Bills

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33June 4, 2026