U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ)
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Congressman Tom Kean hosts roundtable on rising antisemitism in New Jersey
On May 14, 2024, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) led a roundtable discussion in Bernardsville, NJ, addressing the rising tide of antisemitism both in New Jersey and across the United States. The event was attended by Rabbis, Jewish leaders, local elected officials, and high school and college students from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
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House passes Fire Grants and Safety Act with overwhelming support
On May 8, 2024, the Fire Grants and Safety Act was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 393 to 13. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and co-led by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), who is also the co-chairman of the House Fire Services Caucus. The bill aims to support and advance firefighter and first responder services across the nation.
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Kean Constituent Services Return Over $6.2 Million to NJ-07 Residents
Bernardsville, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has proudly announced that his casework team has returned more than $6,200,000 to constituents in the 7th District of New Jersey. Since the office opened in January of 2023, over 2,100 constituent cases have been closed, resulting in significant financial benefits for residents.In a statement, Congressman Kean emphasized the commitment of his team to assisting New Jerseyans, stating, “I came to Congress to fight for New Jerseyans so that everyone in our community has the support and resources they need to thrive.” The...
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House Passes the Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act, 354 to 36. Privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) are a broad range of technologies that allow organizations to collect, share, and use data while mitigating the privacy risks that arise from those activities.The legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and co-led by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., empowers the National Science Foundation to pursue fundamental research to mitigate individuals’ privacy risks in data sets, including those used in AI...
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Kean Announces FY25 Community Project Funding Request Form
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) unveiled the FY25 Community Project Funding Appropriations Request Form for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. The initiative aims to facilitate funding for projects that directly benefit the communities within the district.The Community Project Funding (CPF) process, as explained by Congressman Kean, allows Members of Congress to seek financial support for projects that serve the interests of their constituents. He emphasized that the process adheres to stringent eligibility, ethics, and transparency...
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Kean Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Kyiv
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), in his capacity as the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Ukraine for meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other government officials. The delegation's visit included engagements with various Ukrainian officials and civil society, as well as a wreath-laying ceremony at the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine, honoring those who have died fighting Russian aggression."We, on a bipartisan basis as members of Congress, are...
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Kean Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released a statement expressing his condolences following the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.In the statement, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. said, "Rhonda and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. this morning. Donald will be remembered for his decency, passion, and selflessness. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and the people he represented in this difficult time."
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Kean Statement on Passage of Security Supplemental Bills
Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. of New Jersey's 7th district expressed his support for the recent passage of security supplemental bills in the House of Representatives on April 20, 2024.In a statement released today, Congressman Kean commended the approval of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, and H.R. 8038, the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act. He stated, "I applaud the passage of the three supplemental bills and H.R. 8038,...
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Kean, McCaul, Wilson, Self Call for Permanent End to Iran Nuclear Sanctions Waivers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02), and Representative Keith Self (TX-03) co-led a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for a permanent end to sanctions waivers exempting certain types of nuclear cooperation with Iran from sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter Proliferation Act (IFCA)."Continuing to issue these waivers clearly...
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Kean and Moskowitz Introduce Resolution Condemning Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced H.Res 1143, condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. Joined by 29 other Republican and Democrat members of the House of Representatives, including House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), the resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' support for Israel's right to self-defense and calls on all countries to condemn Iran's attack.On April 13th, 2024, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel with over 350 missiles and drones...
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Kean Applauds Passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) expressed his satisfaction with the bipartisan passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY24, which will allocate nearly $3,159,255 in Community Project Funding to New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. The legislation encompasses various sectors including Defense, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Health and Labor, Legislative Branch, and State and Foreign Operations.In a statement, Congressman Kean remarked, "This vote wraps up a very successful Fiscal Year 2024 for New Jersey’s 7th District."...
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Congressman Kean’s ASCEND Act Passes Committee
Washington, DC - Today, the House Science, Space and Technology Committee passed H.R. 6219, introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), to permanently authorize the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program within NASA.The ASCEND Act, as highlighted by Congressman Kean, aims to bolster the NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program. Kean emphasized, "The NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program is an investment in maintaining our nation’s position as a global leader in space technology." He further added, "By expanding NASA’s CSDA...
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Kean and Van Drew Introduce Bill to Address the Fentanyl Crisis
Congressmen Tom Kean, Jr. and Jeff Van Drew have introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, a bill aimed at combating the fentanyl crisis by allowing the use of federal funds for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents by law enforcement agencies. Kean emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Fentanyl is not just a local problem; it is a huge crisis nationwide." He expressed gratitude to Van Drew for collaborating on the legislation to protect communities from the devastating impact of fentanyl. Van Drew echoed the urgency of the situation,...
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Congressman Kean Honors Local Vietnam Veterans
Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. of New Jersey's 7th District paid tribute to local Vietnam veterans by awarding them the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin. In a ceremony held in Bridgewater, Congressman Kean expressed his gratitude towards the veterans, stating, "It is an extraordinary privilege to present local veterans with a lapel pin, as a symbol of our nation’s gratitude towards their sacrifice and service."Vice Commander Randy Levine of the Bridgewater American Legion Post 0327, where the event took place, expressed his excitement, saying, "We enjoyed meeting the men...
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Kean Statement on Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications
In a recent development, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has expressed his support for the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Kean emphasized the significance of this legislation in safeguarding Americans from potential threats posed by foreign adversaries, particularly highlighting concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's influence on applications like TikTok."It is Congress’ duty to safeguard the privacy and security of our citizens in the digital realm," stated Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. regarding his decision to vote YES on...
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Kean Constituent Services Returned Over $4 Million to NJ-07 Residents
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $4,000,000 to constituents since taking office in January 2023. This total represents over a year of work on behalf on constituents who have contacted the office for prompt customer service when federal agencies were slow to deliver. "Too often, Americans struggle securing their rightfully deserved veteran benefits, IRS, or Social Security payments and much more," said Congressman Kean. "Delivering for New Jerseyans is a top priority for me in Congress, and...
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Kean and McGarvey Introduce Bill to Expedite Flight Training for Veterans
Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. and Morgan McGarvey have introduced the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the flight training process for veterans by eliminating the one-year requirement to access their GI Bill benefits."Student veterans are going through their GI bill too fast and end up having to pay out of pocket or wait a semester before they use their GI bill the next academic year for flight training," expressed Representative Kean.Representative McGarvey echoed the sentiment, stating, "We should be making...
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Kean, Keating, Turner, Panetta, Wilson & Connolly Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Commitment to NATO
WASHINGTON, DC - In a bipartisan effort, Chairman Tom Kean, Jr., Ranking Member Bill Keating, Chairman Mike Turner, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, Congressman Joe Wilson, and Vice Chair Gerry Connolly introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to NATO and the Article 5 principle of Collective Defense.Chairman Kean expressed his pride in leading the resolution, emphasizing the importance of NATO's 75-year history and the alliance's strength with the inclusion of Finland and soon-to-be member Sweden. He highlighted the need for all NATO allies to meet the...
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Congressman Kean Announces Francesca Mani as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has revealed Francesca Mani as his guest for President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. Francesca, a high school sophomore, will be seated in the House Gallery during the speech.Last fall, students at Westfield High School engaged in the creation of deepfake images using artificial intelligence, which led to concerns about the lack of legal recourse for AI-generated content. Following this incident, Francesca Mani, a victim of the deepfake images, approached Congressman Kean to advocate for federal-level...
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Kean Statement on President Biden’s Third State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. voiced his response after President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. Kean expressed disappointment in Biden's speech, stating, "This evening, President Biden failed to deliver a message to help unite a divided nation and he failed to demonstrate the strength and leadership that this American moment demands."Highlighting the necessity for Congress to take action, Kean emphasized the importance of working towards solutions that benefit every family, promote safe communities, and address global security challenges. He...