Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey is scheduled to return to Washington, D.C., on June 30, after a months-long absence from Congress, according to statements from his office and aides reported by multiple outlets. Kean has been away since March, missing House votes and staying off the campaign trail in his district. Sources describe the reason for his absence as an unspecified or undisclosed health issue or medical condition, with no full explanation provided publicly.
Several reports note that his prolonged absence has resulted in a large number of missed roll calls, with one outlet citing more than 100 days away and at least 135 missed votes. The scheduled return comes shortly before the House leaves for its Independence Day recess, with one report saying he plans to be back in time to participate in votes on June 30.
Mediaite reports that Kean’s representative says he will be “fully transparent,” though specific details of that transparency and any medical information have not been confirmed across outlets.
