Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed issues affecting his constituents through a series of social media posts. His messages focused on tax relief and local infrastructure concerns.
On April 14, 2026, Kean posted about the impact of recent tax legislation: “New Jersey families deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money. And now they will, thanks to Republicans’ historic tax bill. The average taxpayer in our state saved $3,803 this tax season. That’s real savings that can go toward groceries, gas, or investing in your”.
Later that day, he highlighted ongoing environmental challenges in local communities: “Families in Berkeley Heights and neighboring communities have dealt with repeated flooding and erosion along the Passaic River tributaries for years. I’m working to secure federal funding for a strategic, environmentally responsible clearing of obstructed waterways. This is a”.
On April 15, 2026—Tax Day—Kean emphasized changes to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction: “Today is Tax Day! And for the first time in years, #NJ07 families are seeing the SALT relief they deserve. I’m proud to have fought for and delivered on SALT in last year’s historic tax bill. By raising the cap to $40,000, we fully restored this critical deduction for”.
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 congressional district since 2023 after succeeding Tom Malinowski. Before joining Congress, Kean served in both the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001 to 2003 and the New Jersey Senate from 2008 to 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
