Congressman Tom Kean highlights district visits and tax credit increase on social media

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 highlighted a series of visits and legislative updates through his social media posts.

On August 9, 2025, Kean shared details about a visit with Representative Lisa McClain to a local manufacturer: “ICYMI: I joined @RepLisaMcClain this past week as she kicked off her national tour in New Jersey’s Seventh District! Our first stop was @BihlerofAmerica, a family-owned manufacturer in Phillipsburg. We heard directly from company leaders and workers about how the newly enacted https://t.co/bLQ4hh6rKo”.

The following day, on August 10, Kean posted about another joint appearance with McClain at a local restaurant: “ICYMI: Last week, @RepLisaMcClain and I visited the Alpha Family Restaurant for breakfast and conversation with co-owners Brenda Gara & Ricky Chacon, as well as their staff, about how No Tax on Tips is positively impacting their business and livelihoods. New Jerseyans deserve https://t.co/ALmVbpXvdF”.

On August 11, Kean addressed recent legislative action affecting families in New Jersey: “We permanently increased the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 in the Reconciliation bill. That is a big boost for young families across New Jersey. https://t.co/SMSuJTqWQY”.

Thomas Kean Jr., born in Livingston in 1968 and currently residing in Westfield, has represented New Jersey’s 7th district since 2023 after succeeding Tom Malinowski. Before serving in Congress, he held seats in both the New Jersey General Assembly (2001–2003) and Senate (2008–2022). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.



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