Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to the House on June 30, ending his three-month absence from Capitol Hill. A spokesperson for Kean told The New York Times that the congressman will be fully transparent about his medical condition upon his return.

Kean’s Absence

Kean last cast a vote in the House on March 5 and hasn’t been seen in Washington since. He said in late April that he was dealing with a personal medical issue, but neither he nor his office has specified what the issue is.

The mystery over his absence has fueled speculation and concern on Capitol Hill about his condition and whereabouts. Some media outlets have visited his district to search for him and talk to constituents.

Impact on House Republicans

Kean’s absence has also raised questions about whether his lengthy absence from Washington could hurt his chances of retaining his seat in the 2026 midterm elections. House Republicans have been forced to navigate a razor-thin margin without his vote.

Kean is seeking a third term in his suburban seat. He ran unopposed in his primary with the endorsement of President Donald Trump and will face off against Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.