Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is set to return to Washington, D.C., in the coming weeks after more than 100 days away from Capitol Hill. Kean, 57, will be present for votes during the June 30 session, a spokesperson for the congressman confirmed.

Health Issue

Kean has been sidelined for months with a personal health issue and has yet to disclose the nature of the ailment. He has pledged to be transparent about his illness once he is back in Washington.

The New Jersey Republican is expected to return to Washington ahead of November’s midterm elections. With just over 30 legislative days remaining, lawmakers are scheduled to spend nearly all of August and October back home campaigning for reelection.

Reelection Challenge

Kean is facing a significant reelection challenge from former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett in one of the country’s most competitive House battleground districts. Bennett has largely refrained from criticizing Kean during his absence, but said he must be transparent with voters about his health issue.

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