Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on August 8, 2025, highlighting local achievements and his legislative priorities.
In a post at 16:39 UTC, Kean celebrated a local athlete’s accomplishment: “Flemington’s own Abby Clark is headed to the American Ninja Warrior finals! She took first place among women in the semi-finals and will compete alongside other top athletes Monday night. Bring it home, Abby! “
Later that day at 18:32 UTC, Kean addressed economic concerns facing small businesses: “Small businesses are essential to our local economy, yet too often they have been stifled by onerous tax burdens, excessive red tape, and anti-growth policies. This week, I spoke at the Somerset County Business Partnership about my ongoing work to advance pro-growth policies,” he wrote.
At 20:14 UTC, Kean discussed tax policy with another lawmaker during a visit to a local restaurant: “It was a privilege to welcome @RepLisaMcClain to the Garden State! At Alpha Family Restaurant, we discussed how No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, SALT relief, & other tax cuts are helping New Jerseyans keep more of their hard earned money. Read more “
Thomas Kean Jr., born in Livingston in 1968 and currently residing in Westfield, has represented New Jersey’s 7th District since replacing Tom Malinowski in 2023. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate over two decades. Kean holds a BA from Dartmouth College.
