Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is returning to Congress after an extended, previously unexplained absence, according to reports from multiple outlets. His months away complicated scheduling and vote planning for House Republican leaders, who rely on a narrow majority to move legislation and therefore need consistent participation from members. The Independent reports that Kean finally addresses the absence, though the details of his explanation are not included in the excerpts provided here. The Winnipeg Free Press also reports that Kean is set to return to Congress following the long gap. Across the coverage, the focus is on the disruption created by his absence for day-to-day operations in the House and on his eventual return after a period in which colleagues and party leaders had to account for missing votes. The reports collectively frame the situation as one involving limited initial information, followed by later confirmation of his return and a first public statement regarding the absence.