GOP Rep. Kean returning to in-person work in "matter of weeks" after absence
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey plans to return to in-person work within weeks after a prolonged absence. He has missed over 100 votes since early March due to a personal medical issue. Kean expressed gratitude for the support from his constituents and colleagues, promising transparency about his health condition upon his return.
- ▪Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Capitol Hill for several months, missing more than 100 votes.
- ▪He stated he will transition from virtual work to in-person work within weeks, focusing on his recovery.
- ▪Kean is running unopposed in the Republican primary and will face Democratic candidate Rebecca Bennett in the general election.
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Politics GOP Rep. Tom Kean says he will return to work in person "within a matter of weeks" after monthslong absence By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 10:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey, who has missed more than 100 votes since early March, said Tuesday he will return to Capitol Hill within weeks and provide more details about his health then.
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