118th Congress
(July 9, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Biden signed into law the Fire Grants and Safety Act, a bill authored by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07).
This bill incorporates language from H.R. 4090, the Fire Grants and Safety Act, a bill Congressman Kean championed through the House of Representatives.
(July 1, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his DC office is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Internship Program. This valuable opportunity provides college students with a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of public service and legislative affairs.
(June 26, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) votes YES for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Markup. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources and Development Act of 2024. Included in this package are 8 priorities requested by Congressman Kean.
(June 24, 2024) SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented a $3,794,414 ceremonial check for the Somerville YMCA Renovation project
secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process. This funding will be used for renovating the Somerville YMCA to build classrooms.
(June 18, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act. A bipartisan, bicameral bill introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and co-led by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), the co-chairman of the House Fire Services Caucus, this bill will support and advance firefighter and first responder services across the nation.
(June 18, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) sent Dr. Shareef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs a letter, calling for a VA Vet Center in Hunterdon County.
(June 17, 2024) BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $7,266,603 to constituents.
(June 14, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced TheIncreasing Medication Access for Seniors Act. The bipartisan legislation would increase awareness and outreach of Medicare beneficiaries’ ability to spread prescription drug costs over the course of a year.
(June 14, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement after voting yes on the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
(June 11, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Gabe Amo (RI-01), Maria Salazar (FL-27) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced a bipartisan resolution, affirming continued U.S.
(June 10, 2024) STANHOPE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented a $3,300,00 ceremonial check for the Stanhope Water Tower Installation project secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process. This funding will be used for upgrading the Stanhope Water Tower.
This project will install a water tower for the Borough of Stanhope that will significantly enhance the municipal water supply to better safeguard residents.
(June 10, 2024) BUDD LAKE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented a $600,000 ceremonial check for the Mount Olive Township Stormwater Management project secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process. This funding will be used for upgrading the Mount Olive Township Stormwater Management.
The project will include construction and installation of water pollution prevention and abatement features that will enhance stormwater runoff from transportation facilities that discharge to the lake.
(June 5, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to indefinitely postpone the implementation of congestion pricing.
(June 3, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced his office is now accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations. Congressman Kean invites students from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District who wish to pursue an education at one of four service academies to apply for a Congressional nomination to the Service Academy.
(May 24, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office has submitted fifteen (15) Community Project Funding requests to the House Appropriations Committee for funding consideration ahead of the fiscal year 2025 congressional appropriations process. All six counties in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District are represented in the selections below.