Press Releases
(March 27, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the introduction of the Rosatom Energy Sanctions Compliance and Unified Enforcement (RESCUE) Act, legislation that would impose sanctions on Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, and cut off a key source of revenue fueling Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine.
(March 20, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating November 7 of each year as National Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare genetic condition affecting an estimated 2,000 Americans that impairs the body’s bone marrow, pancreas, and skeleton, and can lead to an increased risk of blood disorders including acute myeloid leukemia.
(March 5, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced that they sent a letter to Amtrak President Roger Harris urging robust Acela and Northeast Regional train service to Trenton Transit Center (TRE) and Metropark (MET) ahead of a historic year for the region.
(March 4, 2026) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, is the U.S. House of Representatives’ official art competition and is open to all high school students residing in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District. This June, the winning student will be invited to Washington, D.C. for a celebration recognizing their artistic achievement.
(March 3, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5419, the Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, by unanimous voice vote. Introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) in September 2025, this legislation will make meaningful progress towards connecting rural and Tribal communities to high-speed internet access by identifying and addressing key regulatory barriers.
(March 3, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced commonsense, bipartisan legislation to provide financial relief to millions of American renters.
(March 2, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the launch of his FY2027 Community Project Funding Appropriations request form for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. This year, the House Appropriations Committee will allow each member of Congress to submit up to 20 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for consideration.
(February 27, 2026) SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted a SALT roundtable discussion, bringing together realtors, certified public accountants, mayors, and local elected officials from across Somerset County. The conversation focused on the positive impacts of the restored State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction for New Jersey homeowners.
(February 24, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that Basking Ridge resident, Sherry Nelson, will join him as his guest for President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address. Each member of Congress is invited to bring one guest to the annual address. Sherry will be seated in the House Gallery during the speech.
