Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on December 11, 2025, highlighting legislative efforts on online safety, drug prevention, and support for Israel.
In a post at 16:05 UTC, Kean wrote, “.@HouseCommerce is holding a markup of 18 online safety bills today! We’ll be reviewing my SAFER Gaming Act, which takes important steps to protect kids online and strengthen parental controls in video games. https://t.co/aWN3U475km”.
Later that day at 17:09 UTC, he addressed the issue of fentanyl poisoning among youth: “Simply put: Sammy’s Law will save lives. This bill was prompted by the heartbreaking loss of 16-year old Sammy Chapman, who tragically died of fentanyl poisoning after being approached by a drug dealer on Snapchat.
We must empower parents with the tools they need to protect https://t.co/7PEQrQfr5L“.
At 19:19 UTC, Kean discussed his meeting with Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey delegation: “I met with Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey delegation in my DC office to discuss my steadfast support for Israel and our shared commitment to combating antisemitism.
A major focus of our conversation was the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides critical https://t.co/zW9y2q13ux“.
Thomas Kean Jr., born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1968 and currently residing in Westfield, has served as the representative for New Jersey’s 7th district since replacing Tom Malinowski in 2023. He previously held positions in both the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate before joining Congress. Kean holds a BA from Dartmouth College.
