118th Congress

(August 9, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the IVF for Families Act, a bill to provide an income tax credit for the costs of certain fertility treatment. A recent study revealed that a single IVF cycle—defined as ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval and embryo transfer—can range from $15,000 to $30,000, depending on the center and the patient’s individual medication needs.

(August 8, 2024) PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Delaware River Park with Phillipsburg Mayor Randy Piazza, Warren County Commissioner Director James Kern, and local leaders ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into the potential impact and benefits of the proposed park revitalization. Congressman Kean requested $2,400,000 for the Town of Phillipsburg in this year’s FY25 appropriation process. This funding would be used for revitalizing the existing Delaware River Park to be reused for recreational purposes.

(August 5, 2024) HOPATCONG, NJ – Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) met with Hopatcong Mayor Marie Galate ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into the new lead service lines replacements in Hopatcong, Sussex County. Congressman Kean requested $1,000,000 for the Borough of Hopatcong in this year’s FY25 appropriation process. This funding would be used for completing the initial phase of lead service line replacements along various roadways in Hopatcong.   

(August 2, 2024) WASHINGTON, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented a $120,000 ceremonial check to the Abilities of Northwest Jersey, secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process. This funding will increase training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through classroom and distance learning. The project will provide distance learning focusing on soft skills and provide professional growth and pre-employment services.

(August 2, 2024) MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented a $277,000 ceremonial check to the Borough of Mount Arlington, funding secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process. The grant will be used for purchasing security cameras and automated license plate readers for Mount Alington’s public spaces, such as municipal buildings, facilities, parks, attractions, and points of entry. 

(July 30, 2024) WARREN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Warren Township Police Department ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into local law enforcement needs and priorities. Congressman Kean requested $900,000 for the Township of Warren in this year’s FY25 appropriation process. This funding would be used for communication technology upgrades for emergency operations of the police department to allow the agency to meet the growing needs of the community. 

(July 30, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01), introduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, a bipartisan bill to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12.  

(July 24, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted Dylan Redfield as his guest to Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu’s Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  

A Scotch Plains native, Dylan Redfield is a member of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has served two years with the IDF after graduating from the University of Maryland. He is currently an IDF reservist.