Somerset Times

Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, shared updates on his recent activities through a series of tweets. Kean, who has been serving since 2023 after replacing Tom Malinowski, highlighted various events and recognitions in his posts.

On February 12, 2025, Congressman Kean praised Jonah Park and Arnav Jain for their app "Root," which was featured in this year's Congressional App Challenge. He expressed his admiration by stating: "Jonah Park and Arnav Jain impressed me with their app, 'Root,' in this year’s Congressional App Challenge."

Later that day, at 18:56 UTC, Kean tweeted about a roundtable discussion he attended with families of hostages held by Hamas. He conveyed his appreciation for the families' bravery and discussed ongoing efforts to assist them. In his words: "This morning, I had the privilege of speaking with the families of hostages held by Hamas at a @HouseForeignGOP roundtable."

In another tweet posted at 21:36 UTC on February 12, 2025, Congressman Kean expressed gratitude for being named Legislator of the Year by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI). He acknowledged the risks faced by firefighters and EMS personnel and celebrated the enactment of his bill, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2024. He stated: "It is an honor to be recognized by the @CFSIUpdate as Legislator of the Year."