Eugene Keogh
Eugene James Keogh was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States [House of Representatives] from New York. He served 15 terms from 1937 to 1967.
Background
Keogh was born on August 30, 1907, in Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927 and from Fordham [University School of Law] in 1930.Career
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 159th [New York State Legislature|1936].Congress
He was elected as a Democrat to the 75th [United States Congress|75th] through the 89th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan. In 1947-8, he served on the Herter Committee.He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976.