Somerset Times

Congressman Tom Kean, representing New Jersey’s 7th district, shared a series of tweets on December 5, 2024. Kean has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023 and previously held positions in the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate. The tweets cover various topics including his role as Speaker Pro Tempore, concerns over drone activities, and recognition of a local company's achievements.

On December 5, 2024, Congressman Kean expressed his honor at presiding over the House floor as Speaker Pro Tempore. He stated: "It is always an honor to preside over the House floor as Speaker Pro Tempore."

Later that day, Kean addressed a concerning situation involving unknown drones flying over several counties in New Jersey. He assured constituents that he and his team are actively engaged with authorities on this matter. As he mentioned: "My team and I are staying on top of and taking seriously the situation involving unknown drones flying over Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon Counties."

In another tweet from December 5, Congressman Kean congratulated STRAAM Group for receiving an award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. He acknowledged their technological contributions to structural performance monitoring by stating: "Congratulations to the STRAAM Group for receiving the 'Export Achievement Certificate' from the U.S. Department of Commerce."