{"id":13299,"name":"Thomas H. Kean","first_name":"Thomas H.","last_name":"Kean","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"K000398","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":17936,"party":"Republican","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/k000398_200.jpg","website":"https://kean.house.gov","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"NJ","district":"7","city":null,"assumed_office":"2023","term_end":null,"born":"1968","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/K000398","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.555Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:06:13","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"contact_email":null,"contact_source_url":null,"contact_captured_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Congressman Kean Secures $6.3 Million for NJ-07 Projects in House Funding Bills January 23, 2026 Press Release (January 23, 2026) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that he secured $6.3 million in federal funding for communities throughout New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District. Issues : Infrastructure Education Read More Image Kean, Amo Reintroduce Bill to Improve Artificial Intelligence Literacy for K-12 September 26, 2025 Press Release Contact: Riley Pingree (September 26, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01), reintroduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act , bipartisan legislation to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12. Issues : Education Read More Image Rep. Kean Co-Leads the PATH To College Act May 19, 2023 Press Release Contact: Dan Scharfenberger Issues : Education Read More Image Kean Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Supports Bipartisan Holocaust Education Bill January 27, 2023 Press Release Contact: Dan Scharfenberger Issues : Education Read More","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Economy","detail":"Image In Congress I am focused on creating more jobs and promoting economic opportunities for everyone across the 7th Congressional District. This includes promoting pro-growth policies to support small businesses, removing regulatory barriers to job creation, and returning our critical supply chain to full, functional operations. The government’s role must be to remove barriers to success, not generate them. As I have throughout my work in public service on behalf of New Jersey families, I am focused on policies that create more jobs and put more money in the wallets of all New Jerseyans. Also, it is imperative that we get our nation’s fiscal house in order and work to address our debt and deficit – or else we will continue to push the problems of today onto our children. We can start by eliminating duplicative programs, living within our nation’s means, and cutting wasteful spending. A strong economy is good for all in New Jersey. I am focused on policies that spur innovation, economic growth, create pro-small business environment, and create good-paying jobs. It is those small businesses and innovators that are guiding our nation’s economy, not Washington, and I promise to do everything in my power to support our job creators. For more information concerning work and views related to Economy, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Kean, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Renters March 3, 2026 Press Release (March 3, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced commonsense, bipartisan legislation to provide financial relief to millions of American renters. Issues : Economy Read More Image Kean Introduces Legislation to Establish Housing Affordability Tax Credit January 28, 2026 Press Release (January 28, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. Issues : Economy Read More Image Kean Votes for House Bill to End Government Shutdown November 12, 2025 Press Release (November 12, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) issued the following statement after voting for legislation to end the current government shutdown: Issues : Congress Economy Veterans Read More Image Congressman Kean Holds Roundtable with Local Restaurant and Hospitality Business Owners August 22, 2025 Press Release (August 22, 2025) SOMERVILLE, NJ  — Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) held a roundtable discussion yesterday at Verve Restaurant in partnership with the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA). The event brought together local restaurant operators and hospitality business owners from across New Jersey’s Seventh District to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the industry, as well as the impact of newly enacted provisions in the recent Reconciliation package. Issues : Economy Read More Image Kean Joins U.S. Chamber, Somerset County Business Partnership for Roundtable on Tax Reform August 8, 2025 Press Release Contact:  Riley Pingree Issues : SALT Deduction Economy Read More Image Chairwoman McClain Kicks Off National Tour with Visit to NJ Manufacturer and Restaurant Joined by Congressman Kean August 6, 2025 Press Release PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.   – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and House Republican Confe","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Education","detail":"Image Our education systems serve our children best when the federal footprint is reduced, local control is restored, and parents and local education leaders are empowered. As a parent, I understand how important it is for New Jerseyans to know that local teachers have the tools they need to help our children reach their full potential. I was proud to support H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act , which passed the House in March 2023 and is a win for every mother, father, and student in our country. It ensures parents have the right to know what’s being taught in schools and see reading materials; the right to be heard; the right to see school budgets and spending; the right to protect their child’s privacy, and the right to be notified about any violent activity at school. I also understand and value the commitment our teachers make to our communities every day.  Their dedication to our students can’t be overlooked. The United States is home to the best educational opportunities in the world. Achieving and maintaining the highest academic standards is key to our national competitiveness and the success of every American. To better prepare our future workforce with the skills and knowledge to compete in a global economy, we must prioritize workforce development and continue to promote Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and math (STEM) programs. As I travel throughout the 7 th Congressional District, businesses consistently tell me they are facing a severe talent shortage due to a lack of vocational education and technical training. It is our duty to prepare students for the demands of our current society and to provide unemployed Americans with an outlet to reintegrate into the changing workforce. For more information concerning work and views related to Education, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Congressman Kean Secures $6.3 Million for NJ-07 Projects in House Funding Bills January 23, 2026 Press Release (January 23, 2026) WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that he secured $6.3 million in federal funding for communities throughout New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District. Issues : Infrastructure Education Read More Image Kean, Amo Reintroduce Bill to Improve Artificial Intelligence Literacy for K-12 September 26, 2025 Press Release Contact:  Riley Pingree (September 26, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, Reps. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01), reintroduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act , bipartisan legislation to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12.   Issues : Education Read More Image Rep. Kean Co-Leads the PATH To College Act May 19, 2023 Press Release Contact: Dan Scharfenberger  Issues : Education Read More Image Kean Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Supports Bipartisan Holocaust Education Bill January 27, 2023 Press Release Contact:  Dan Scharfenberger Issues : Education Read More","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Congressman Kean Secures $6.3 Million for NJ-07 Projects in House Funding Bills January 23, 2026 Press Release (January 23, 2026) WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that he secured $6.3 million in federal funding for communities throughout New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District. Issues : Infrastructure Education Read More Image Kean, Amo Reintroduce Bill to Improve Artificial Intelligence Literacy for K-12 September 26, 2025 Press Release Contact:  Riley Pingree (September 26, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, Reps. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01), reintroduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act , bipartisan legislation to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12.   Issues : Education Read More Image Rep. Kean Co-Leads the PATH To College Act May 19, 2023 Press Release Contact: Dan Scharfenberger  Issues : Education Read More Image Kean Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Supports Bipartisan Holocaust Education Bill January 27, 2023 Press Release Contact:  Dan Scharfenberger Issues : Education Read More","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Veterans","detail":"Image Our country owes a debt of gratitude to our nation’s bravest individuals – those who have served and dedicated their lives in defense of freedom and liberty. We must remember the sacrifices of our veterans who have bravely served our nation, as well as their families, and I am committed to providing the best care possible for them. As your Representative in Congress, I am proud to fight for our nation’s veterans because they deserve the highest quality medical care and an efficient delivery of benefits and services. I have been and will remain a steadfast supporter in cutting red tape and allowing our veterans better access to the health care and other services they need. We have a responsibility to protect those who protected us, and I will never stop making our nation’s heroes a priority. For more information concerning work and views related to Veterans' issues, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Veterans","detail":"Image Congressman Kean Delivers Over $60 Million in Casework Relief to Constituents February 20, 2026 Press Release (February 20, 2026) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office has returned more than $60 million  to constituents in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.   Issues : Veterans Read More Image Congressman Kean Joins Secretary Driscoll at Latest Picatinny Arsenal Visit December 1, 2025 Press Release (December 1, 2025) PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) accompanied U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll during his most recent visit to Picatinny Arsenal. While in Morris County, the two leaders received detailed briefings on the installation’s contributions to Army modernization and discussed its growing role in strengthening America’s warfighting capabilities. Issues : National Defense Veterans Read More Image Kean Votes for House Bill to End Government Shutdown November 12, 2025 Press Release (November 12, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) issued the following statement after voting for legislation to end the current government shutdown: Issues : Congress Economy Veterans Read More Image Congressman Kean Advances Veterans’ Access to Care with Launch of New Lyons VA Shuttle Service and Legislative Action November 7, 2025 Press Release (November 7, 2025) BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ –  Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) participated in the Lyons VA Shuttle kick-off ceremony at the Lyons Train Station. Hosted by Somerset County, the ceremony celebrated the launch of a new, fare-free shuttle service connecting veterans to the Lyons VA Medical Center from the Lyons Train Station. Issues : Veterans Read More Image Kean, Hunterdon County, and Chamber of Commerce Co-Host Annual Veterans Resource Fair October 17, 2025 Press Release (October 17, 2025) KINGWOOD, NJ – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) together with th","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Immigration","detail":"America is a land of immigrants. Many of us have family who generations ago came here seeking the opportunity for a better life. But our current immigration system is broken. We are a nation of laws and a top priority needs to be the safety and security of America’s citizens. Border security is national security, and our approach to combating illegal immigration must be comprehensive and include permanently securing our border, enforcing the rule of law, and ensuring law enforcement has the resources they need to carry out their duties. We also need commonsense approaches to protect children who have been brought to our country illegally through no fault of their own. To achieve these goals, we must develop and debate immigration policy within Congress to ensure we give these issues the compassion and thoughtfulness they deserve. For more information concerning work and views related to Immigration, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/immigration","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"More on Immigration","detail":"Image Kean Introduces Legislation to Protect Local Taxpayers from Bearing Costs of Federal Law Enforcement Facilities February 23, 2026 Press Release   Issues : Immigration Infrastructure Read More Image Kean Supports Passage of Full Reconciliation Bill July 3, 2025 Press Release Contact:  Riley Pingree Issues : Congress Immigration Infrastructure SALT Deduction Economy Energy and Environment Health Read More Image Kean: I led the fight to restore N.J.’s property tax deduction | Opinion May 26, 2025 In The News NJ.com By Tom Kean Jr. Last week, the House of Representatives passed a historic legislative package that will deliver long-overdue relief to New Jersey taxpayers. Issues : Immigration SALT Deduction Economy Energy and Environment Health Read More Image Kean Applauds Passage of the House Reconciliation Package May 22, 2025 Press Release (May 22, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement after the House passed its reconciliation package, a historic piece of legislation that delivers middle-class tax relief, unleashes American energy and innovation, and roots out waste, fraud, and abuse. Issues : Immigration SALT Deduction Energy and Environment Health Read More Image Kean Applauds Passage of Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) May 11, 2023 Press Release Contact:  Dan Scharfenberger Issues : Immigration Read More","source_url":"https://kean.house.gov/issues/immigration","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Economy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding the Economy. 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