Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently highlighted legislative developments and community engagement through a series of posts on social media. The content covers congressional action on tax policy, support for innovation, and local celebrations.
On July 13, 2025, Congressman Kean announced the passage of new legislation in Congress. In his words: “Congress just delivered a commonsense bill that gets results for New Jersey:
Full SALT Deduction restoration for every middle-class family
R&D tax credits to fuel innovation and job growth
Protections for Medicaid and critical health care funding
Permanent Child Tax”. The post emphasizes the restoration of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction for middle-class families, enhancements to research and development tax credits, continued Medicaid protections, and permanence of the child tax credit.
On July 14, 2025, Kean reported his vote in favor of renewing research and development incentives: “I voted to renew the R&D tax credit to support innovation and drive job creation across the country.
This is how we keep America competitive and help businesses grow.” This message reiterates his focus on economic competitiveness through legislative measures.
Later that same day, Kean shared details about his team’s participation in a local event: “Team Kean had the pleasure of recently attending Warren County’s Bicentennial Celebration. For 200 years, Warren County has enriched the Garden State with its breathtaking natural beauty—from the Delaware Water Gap and Worthington State Forest to beloved local traditions like the”. The post highlights Warren County’s bicentennial milestone as well as its environmental landmarks.
Thomas Kean Jr., age 54, has served in Congress since 2023 after previously holding seats in both chambers of New Jersey’s legislature. He was born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1968 and resides in Westfield. He is an alumnus of Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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