Congressman Tom Kean addresses labor rights and technology initiatives in recent posts

U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. representing New Jersey%27s 7th Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. representing New Jersey%27s 7th Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot
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Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed a range of legislative priorities on his social media account, including support for organized labor, rural broadband expansion, and drone safety.

On December 11, 2025, Kean stated his backing for labor rights: “Today I supported the Protect America’s Workforce Act. New Jersey has been built by the skill of organized labor. Union men and women ensure this country moves forward every single day. I am disappointed that the collective bargaining provisions were stripped from the NDAA by the”.

Later that day, Kean highlighted efforts to improve internet access in rural areas during a committee appearance: “Bridging the digital divide for rural communities requires cutting through the bureaucratic red tape, inefficiencies, and delays.

Today I spoke at the @NatResources Committee in support of my bill, the Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act. This”.

On December 12, 2025, Kean turned attention to technological advancements and public safety: “As technology rapidly advances and drones become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it is critical that air traffic for these systems is managed safely and transparently.

I introduced the Drone Safety Enhancement Act with @RepGabeAmo to direct the research needed to”.

Thomas Kean Jr., age 54 and a resident of Westfield who was born in Livingston in 1968, began representing New Jersey’s 7th district in Congress after succeeding Tom Malinowski in 2023. Before his current role in Congress, he served in both chambers of New Jersey’s legislature—first as a member of the General Assembly from 2001 to 2003 and then as a state senator from 2008 to 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College.



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