U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ)
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FEMA awards over $1 million in grants to New Jersey fire departments
(October 29, 2024) BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean Jr. announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated over $1.1 million to fire departments in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
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Kean seeks $560K funding for Mount Arlington's Memorial Pond renovation
Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Memorial Pond in Mount Arlington to assess the need for renovations before the FY25 appropriations discussion.
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Kean seeks over $1.6 million funding for Bernards police communication upgrades
Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited the Bernards Township Police Department to discuss local law enforcement needs and priorities ahead of the FY25 appropriations process. He is advocating for $1,626,100 in funding to improve communications capabilities for the Bernards Police Department and partner emergency response agencies.
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Kean advocates nearly $2M funding boost for Readington police
On October 19, 2024, Congressman Tom Kean Jr. visited the Readington Township Police Department to discuss local law enforcement needs before the FY25 appropriations process. Congressman Kean is pushing for $1.9 million in funding for Readington Township to improve the police department's operations and community engagement through upgrades and expansion.
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Congressman Kean honors local law enforcement at Hometown Heroes event
Last Friday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. hosted his first Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes event at the Bernardsville Library to honor notable law enforcement officers in the community. The event was attended by Bernardsville Council President Al Ribeiro, Bernards Township Mayor Jennifer Asay, the honorees, their families, friends, and supervisors.
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Congressman Kean opens applications for Spring 2025 internships
Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has announced the opening of applications for his office's Spring 2025 Internship Program. This program offers college students a chance to gain practical experience in public service and legislative affairs.
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Congressman Tom Kean seeks nearly $1 million for Warren Community College project
Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Warren Community College in Warren County, New Jersey, to discuss the need for funding aimed at enhancing the Agricultural Education and Training Center's facilities. The visit took place ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion.
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Congressman Kean seeks funds for Mountainside security upgrades
On October 4, 2024, Congressman Tom Kean Jr. visited Mountainside, New Jersey, to discuss local law enforcement needs and priorities with Mayor Paul Mirabelli. The meeting took place ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion.
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Kean named an ‘Energy Champion’ by U.S. energy policy group
A U.S. energy policy group named U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ-7) an ‘Energy Champion’ for Kean’s support of policies promoting “affordable, reliable, clean American energy.”
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Kean announces return of over $10 million in aid to NJ-07 residents
Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned over $10,012,316 to constituents since the office opened in January 2023. The office has closed over 2,730 constituent cases within the 7th Congressional District.
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House passes bill aimed at expediting veterans' flight training
On September 25, 2024, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7323, known as the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024. Included in this legislation is the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort led by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07). This act aims to expedite flight training for veterans by removing the one-year requirement for accessing their GI Bill benefits.
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House passes ASCEND Act to expand satellite data sharing
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6219, the Accessing Satellite Capabilities to Enable New Discoveries Act (ASCEND Act). This legislation aims to permanently authorize the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program within NASA.
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Kean hosts second annual Seniors of Distinction event honoring local community members
On September 13, 2024, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted the second annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center. The event aimed to honor outstanding seniors from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
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Bill aiming to improve K-12 AI literacy passes committee
On September 11, 2024, the Science, Space and Technology Committee passed H.R. 9211, the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act. This bill aims to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12 students and was introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), with Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) as a co-leader.
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Kean introduces bill extending care services eligibility for spouses of elderly veterans
(September 3, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has introduced the Home Health Aides for Veterans’ Spouses Act, a bill that would allow veterans over the age of 75 to defer their home health aide benefits to their spouses in extenuating circumstances.
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Kean's office returns over $8 million in aid to NJ-07 residents
(August 30, 2024) BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $8,652,279 to constituents.
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Bill introduced to ban Congress members from profiting off U.S. adversaries
On August 27, 2024, Representatives Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced the Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act in Washington, DC. The bill aims to prohibit Members of Congress from engaging in financial transactions involving certain foreign adversaries of the United States.
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Kean hosts annual event honoring new eagle scouts
(August 22, 2024) BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Last Friday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) held his second annual Eagle Scout Award Event ceremony. Scouts from New Jersey's 7th Congressional District who have achieved or will achieve the rank of Eagle Scout between July 2023 and the end of 2024 were invited to attend. Additionally, parents, Scoutmasters, and other adult scout leaders from across the district were also welcomed to join the celebration with their Scouts.
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Kean expresses condolences on passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell
Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released a statement on August 21, 2024, following the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
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Kean introduces bill addressing funding gaps in presidential security
Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has introduced the Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024, a bill designed to authorize the Secret Service to reimburse state and local governments for services, personnel, equipment, and facilities used during security operations.