# Buck McKeon

_American politician_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Howard Philip "Buck" McKeon is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from California's 25th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Education Committee.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 September 1938 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Los Angeles ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; business executive; chairperson; manager ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P106))
- **Political party:** Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P102))
- **Education:** Brigham Young University; Verdugo Hills High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P69))
- **Positions held:** United States representative (3 January 2013 – 3 January 2015); United States representative (5 January 2011 – 3 January 2013); United States representative (6 January 2009 – 3 January 2011); United States representative (4 January 2007 – 3 January 2009); United States representative (4 January 2005 – 3 January 2007); United States representative (7 January 2003 – 3 January 2005); United States representative (3 January 2001 – 3 January 2003); United States representative (6 January 1999 – 3 January 2001); United States representative (7 January 1997 – 3 January 1999); United States representative (4 January 1995 – 3 January 1997); United States representative (5 January 1993 – 3 January 1995); United States representative (3 January 1993 – 3 January 2015); member (1988–1992); mayor (1987–1992) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981#P39))

## Questions

**When was Buck McKeon born?**  
Buck McKeon was born on 9 September 1938 in Los Angeles.

**What positions has Buck McKeon held?**  
Positions held by Buck McKeon include: United States representative (2013–2015); United States representative (2011–2013); United States representative (2009–2011); United States representative (2007–2009); United States representative (2005–2007).

**Where did Buck McKeon study?**  
Buck McKeon was educated at Brigham Young University, Verdugo Hills High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Buck McKeon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_McKeon) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q461981](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461981) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Buck mckeon.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buck_mckeon.jpg)

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"Buck McKeon". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/buck-mckeon. Retrieved 5 November 2026.