Howard McKeon | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 25th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Edward R. Roybal |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Patricia Kunz McKeon |
Residence | Santa Clarita, California |
Howard Philip "Buck" McKeon (born September 9 1938), an American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 25th District of California.
Born in Tujunga, California, McKeon graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga. Educated at Brigham Young University, he has been the owner of a Western clothing shop since 1963. He has also served as a the chairman of a small, regional bank. McKeon was the one term mayor of Santa Clarita and member of the Santa Clarita City Council, a position he held until entering the House.
McKeon is currently serving as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
McKeon is married to the former Patricia Kunz and has six children. They are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Along with Dean Gallo of New Jersey, McKeon introduced the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on March 11, 1993.
External links
- U.S. Congressman Buck McKeon official House site
- United States Congress. "Buck McKeon (id: m000508)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Federal Election Commission — Howard P McKeon campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Buck McKeon issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Howard P. "Buck" McKeon campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon (CA) profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Howard McKeon voting record
- Howard McKeon for U.S. Congress official campaign site
- Congressman Buck McKeon's interview with The Politic