Key facts
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will return to Congress on June 30.
- Kean has been absent since March due to an unspecified medical issue.
- He has missed over 100 House votes during his absence.
- President Trump endorsed Kean for a third term.
- Kean's staffers stated the illness will not impact his cognitive ability or hinder his reelection bid.
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress on June 30, following a months-long absence due to an undisclosed medical condition. His political adviser, Harrison Neely, confirmed the return, stating Kean will be back for votes before the House departs for its Independence Day recess. Kean has missed 135 votes since stepping back from House responsibilities in March. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke to Kean in early June and characterized the health issue as "not a scandalous thing at all." Kean's staffers indicated the illness will not affect his cognitive ability or his ability to seek reelection. President Trump endorsed Kean for a third term earlier this month, despite his prolonged absence.