Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to the House on June 30, ending his three-month absence from Capitol Hill. Kean has been dealing with a personal medical issue since March and has not been seen in Washington since then.
Return to Work
Kean’s spokesperson told The New York Times that the congressman will be fully transparent about his medical condition upon his return. Kean last cast a vote in the House on March 5 and has been absent since then, prompting speculation and concern about his condition and whereabouts.
Kean is seeking a third term in his suburban seat and will face off against Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the 2026 midterm elections. His lengthy absence from Washington has raised questions about whether it could hurt his chances of retaining his seat.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has said that he is aware of Kean’s health issue and will respect his request not to disclose the details of his condition. Kean’s office has maintained that his aides have continued to serve his district uninterrupted throughout his absence.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
