Press Releases
(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.
(February 20, 2026) READINGTON, NJ – Last night, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted an event to recognize the top winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District.
(February 20, 2026) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office has returned more than $60 million to constituents in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
(February 18, 2026) WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $560,000 in federal funding to Washington Township in Morris County to support long-overdue renovations for the police department headquarters. Kean secured this funding through the FY2026 Community Project Funding process to directly support local law enforcement and modernize critical public safety infrastructure.
(February 12, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 5419, the Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act. 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. The bill now moves to the House floor for further consideration.
(February 6, 2026) HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $555,000 in federal funding to Holland Township recently for the renovation of its police department headquarters. Kean secured this funding through the FY2026 Community Project Funding process to directly support local law enforcement and ensure their officers have the modern facilities they need.