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Rep. Kean could vote next month on bill to regulate mail order abortion pills

By Somerset Times Report | Sep 1, 2023

When U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ) returns to Congress after the end of summer recess on Sept. 12, one of the first bills he could consider is the “Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act of 2023” (HR 427), which would restrict the availability of mail-order pills used in chemical abortions.

Kean Statement on Passage of FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act

By Somerset Times Report | Jul 16, 2023

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement after the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act in the US House on July 14

Kean Hosts First CD-7 Eagle Scout Awardee Gathering

By Somerset Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

On Thursday, July 6th, Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted an Eagle Scout Awardee Gathering his Bernardsville District Office.

Kean Constituent Services Returns Over $1.1 Million to NJ-07 Residents

By Somerset Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

D.C. - On July 5, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $1,100,000 to constituents since taking office in January 2023.

Two Kean Led Bills Advance in House

By Somerset Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

This week, two bipartisan pieces of legislation addressing national security and public safety sponsored by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-7) were marked up and advanced out of committee.

Rep. Kean Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By Somerset Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr’s office is excited to announce the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school.

Congressman Kean Hosts Community Roundtable to Address Childhood Mental Health

By Somerset Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 9, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. held a community roundtable at Branchburg Central Middle School to discuss the critical issue of childhood mental health and his legislation, Healthy Minds for a Better Future Act, aimed at supporting the mental well-being of our nation's children.

Kean Leads Bipartisan Resolution Urging Immediate Transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine

By Somerset Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 9, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe announced the introduction of a bipartisan House Resolution aimed at urging the Biden administration to swiftly provide Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine.

Rep. Kean Accepting Applications for Fall Internships

By Somerset Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. is pleased to announce that his office is now accepting applications for the Fall Internship Program.

Rep. Kean Hosts Successful Job Fair in Linden

By Somerset Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

Congressman Tom Kean Jr., in collaboration with Mayor Derek Armstead, local businesses and community organizations, hosted a job fair in Linden, New Jersey on May 20th.

Kean Statement on Being Sanctioned by Russia for Supporting Ukraine

By Somerset Times Report | May 31, 2023

Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following statement after the Russian Foreign Ministry announced new sanctions against Kean, fellow Members of Congress, government officials, business leaders, and others, banning them from entering Russia:

Rep. Kean Co-Leads the PATH To College Act

By Somerset Times Report | May 30, 2023

om Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), along with Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06, Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College Act.

Rep. Kean Announces 2023 Service Academy Information Event

By Somerset Times Report | May 29, 2023

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. is pleased to announce an upcoming Service Academies Informational Session to be held in Somerset County.

Kean Statement on Being Sanctioned by Russia for Supporting Ukraine

By Somerset Times Report | May 26, 2023

Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following statement after the Russian Foreign Ministry announced new sanctions against Kean, fellow Members of Congress, government officials, business leaders, and others, banning them from entering Russia:

Rep. Kean Co-Leads the PATH To College Act

By Somerset Times Report | May 25, 2023

Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), along with Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06, Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College Act.

Rep. Kean Announces 2023 Service Academy Information Event

By Somerset Times Report | May 24, 2023

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. is pleased to announce an upcoming Service Academies Informational Session to be held in Somerset County.

Kean Applauds Passage of Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2)

By Somerset Times Report | May 19, 2023

On May 11 the House passed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which would fix our broken asylum system, hire more Border Patrol agents, and provide them with resources they need, reinstate policies such as Remain in Mexico, and force the Biden Administration to resume building the border wall.

Rep. Kean Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By Somerset Times Report | May 10, 2023

On May 9, Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. announced New Jersey’s 7th District winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The first-place winner of the competition is Sharanya Ram of Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Her piece, “In Your Eyes,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.