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June 18, 2026
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to Return to Congress on June 30, Confirms Support from Trump
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will return to the House on June 30 after a nearly four-month absence due to a personal medical issue, missing over 100 votes.
- Kean's chief of staff confirmed the return date, and he plans to be transparent about his health upon returning.
- He is running for re-election against Democrat Rebecca Bennett, with support from former President Donald Trump.
7 Sources
- Tom Kean Jr. will return June 30 to House, spokesperson saysJun 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM · Politico
- GOP Rep. Tom Kean, missing from Congress for months, set to return on June 30Jun 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM · CBS News
- Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. eyes June 30 return after long absence from Capitol HillJun 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM · Axios
- NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absenceJun 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM · ABC News
- Representative Tom Kean to Return to Congress in 12 Days, Aide SaysJun 18, 2026 at 8:52 PM · NYT
- Missing New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean expected to return June 30Jun 18, 2026 at 8:56 PM · The Hill
- Rep. Tom Kean to return to Congress on June 30 after monthslong absenceJun 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM · NBC