Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, recently highlighted efforts to support his constituents through legislative initiatives and direct assistance. In a series of posts on April 9 and 10, Kean detailed both his submission of community project funding requests and his office’s role in resolving constituent issues with federal agencies.
On April 9, Kean announced via social media that he had submitted multiple funding proposals: “I am pleased to announce that I submitted 20 Community Project Funding requests to the House Appropriations Committee on behalf of communities across #NJ07. These investments will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of constituents by strengthening infrastructure,” he wrote at 18:51 UTC. Shortly after, he provided additional information for interested parties: “Read more: https://t.co/lqPEnIwLyP” (April 9).
The following day, Kean addressed another aspect of constituent service. He stated: “Too often, working with federal agencies can be a slow and challenging process. My office was pleased to help Frederick successfully recover a stolen tax refund that he had been trying to receive for over a year. If you are having issues with the IRS or any federal agency,” (April 10).
Thomas Kean Jr., age 54, began serving as U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 7th district in January 2023 after defeating former Congressman Tom Malinowski.[1] Prior to joining Congress, Kean served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001 to 2003 and in the New Jersey Senate from 2008 until his election to Congress.[2] Born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1968, Kean currently resides in Westfield.[3] He is an alumnus of Dartmouth College.[4]
