Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to the House on June 30, ending his three-month absence from Capitol Hill due to a personal medical issue. His spokesman, Harrison Neely, announced the return date, stating that Kean will be fully transparent about his condition upon his return.
Background on the Absence
Kean last cast a vote in the House on March 5 and has not been seen in Washington since. In late April, he stated that he was dealing with a personal medical issue but did not specify the nature of the issue. He has since assured his constituents that his doctors are confident in his recovery and that he will return to work soon.
The congressman’s absence has raised questions about his ability to retain his seat in the 2026 midterm elections. Kean is seeking a third term in his suburban seat and will face off against Democrat Rebecca Bennett. Despite his absence, Kean’s office has maintained that his aides have continued to serve his district uninterrupted.
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