Congress
Tom Kean Jr. will return June 30 to House, spokesperson says
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who has been missing from Capitol Hill since March 5, will return to work later this month — 117 days after his last vote.
Harrison Neely, a spokesperson for Kean, said the 57-year-old lawmaker plans to attend the June 30 House session. It is the first time Kean’s office has provided a specific date for his return. Neely did not disclose any further details about Kean’s extended absence, which his team has attributed to an undisclosed health issue.
“Congressman Kean is eager to return to in person work on June 30 and resume a full schedule,” Neely said. The New Jersey Globe first reported on the return date.
As Kean was missing scores of votes, House GOP leaders had to contend with an even thinner majority than they already had. He now returns to face a highly competitive race to keep his seat in November, with national groups heavily backing Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett.