Press Releases

(November 2, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Disability Benefits Guidance Act, a bill to establish an Ombudsman Office for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. This legislation would provide states money to establish a state office for an Ombudsman for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families. 

(November 2, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the EMS SUPPORT Act of 2026 to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for facility upgrades, equipment, training, or services for EMS personnel. 

(October 29, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026to create a new grant for library construction and rehabilitation. 

(October 28, 2026) BRANCHBURG, NJ – Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Triad Tool Company Inc. with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program to meet members of the company’s leadership team and learn about its manufacturing operations.  

(October 26, 2026) SOMERVILLE, NJ– Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited the Somerville YMCA Preschool to view the new classrooms and read to the students.  

Through the FY24 Community Project Funding process, Congressman Kean delivered nearly $3.8 million to the Greater Somerset County YMCA to expand and build preschool classrooms in the Somerville YMCA. 

(October 26, 2026) BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ– Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) recently visited Passaic River Park in Berkeley Heights to see firsthand where the $3 million he secured in a House funding bill will be utilized.

(October 22, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. –  On Wednesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) wrote to the Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Administrator of theFederal Aviation Administration Bryan Bedford, and five major airline CEOs urging them to take steps toward the deployment of systems in their airline fleets to allow wheelchair users safe access to air travel. 

(October 19, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his offices in Washington, D.C. and Lebanon Borough, NJ are now accepting applications for the Spring 2027 Internship Program. This competitive program offers college students the chance to gain firsthand experience in the fast-paced environment of a congressional office.