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Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

RRepublicanNJ-7 · Representative
46
/ 100
Below Average
Attendance80
Avg: 96
Independence5
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone6
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
23
Total Statements
15
Floor Speeches
8
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 8Infrastructure: 7Environment: 5Veterans: 4Trade: 3Crime & Justice: 3Foreign Policy: 3Defense: 2Immigration: 2China: 1Agriculture: 1Labor: 1Israel: 1Education: 1

Speech Tone

Ceremonial: 10Neutral: 10Bipartisan: 2: 1

Statements (23)

Floor Speech2026-06-02
COMMEMORATING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF WEST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

COMMEMORATING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF WEST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E512] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialImmigrationForeign PolicyIsrael
RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST

RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E474-E475] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOROUGH OF WATCHUNG IN SOMERSET COUNTY

RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOROUGH OF WATCHUNG IN SOMERSET COUNTY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E469-E470] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12CeremonialDefenseVeteransS100
HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF BOB WALSH

HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF BOB WALSH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E434-E435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-12CeremonialForeign PolicyInfrastructure
COMMEMORATING THE NEW JERSEY TAIWANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

COMMEMORATING THE NEW JERSEY TAIWANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E428] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16TaxesVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK C. ORRICO

HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK C. ORRICO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E218-E219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-03TaxesEnvironmentTradeHR5419
ENHANCING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS FOR BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT

ENHANCING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS FOR BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2352-H2353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-01-16CeremonialTaxesCrime & JusticeVeterans
HONORING THE PASSING OF ROBERT "GIBBY" GIBSON

HONORING THE PASSING OF ROBERT "GIBBY" GIBSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E48] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialDefenseEducationVeterans
HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RICHARD LYNCH

HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF RICHARD LYNCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E35] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07CeremonialTaxes
HONORING JOHNNIE MAE AYLER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

HONORING JOHNNIE MAE AYLER ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E11] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-01-06CeremonialImmigrationTaxes
HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF HILDA GUTIERREZ

HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF HILDA GUTIERREZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E3] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-24
REMEMBERING THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF BOB BOUWMAN OF BRANCHBURG, NEW JERSEY

REMEMBERING THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF BOB BOUWMAN OF BRANCHBURG, NEW JERSEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E242] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2025-03-18Ceremonial
HONORING ETHEL MIERS ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY

HONORING ETHEL MIERS ON HER 99TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E225] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-02-25EnvironmentCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSEPH M. BRISTOW

HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSEPH M. BRISTOW Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E159-E160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-21CeremonialInfrastructure
CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E143-E144] From the Congressional…

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Press Release2024-06-18BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR4090
Senate Passes Kean’s Fire Grants and Safety Act

Senate Passes Kean’s Fire Grants and Safety Act Senate Passes Kean’s Fire Grants and Safety Act Ashley.Juhn@ma… Tue, 06/18/2024 - 19:00 Image (June 18, 2024) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act. A bipartisan, bicameral bill introduced by Congressman Tom Kean,…

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Press Release2023-07-27BipartisanInfrastructure
Kean’s One-Seat-Ride Act Advances in House

Kean’s One-Seat-Ride Act Advances in House Kean’s One-Seat-Ride Act Advances in House Ashley.Juhn@ma… Thu, 07/27/2023 - 15:45 Image Contact: Dan Scharfenberger (July 27, 2023) Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Tom Kean, Jr’s (R-NJ) bipartisan legislation, ‘The One-Seat-Ride Act’, passed out of…

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Press Release2023-04-20
Kean Fighting to Restore SALT Deduction

Kean Fighting to Restore SALT Deduction Kean Fighting to Restore SALT Deduction Image or Video Image Dan.Scharfenbe… Thu, 04/20/2023 - 09:44 Summary In Congress, it is my job to fight for the best interests of the hardworking individuals and families who call our state home. One critical issue that…

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Press Release2023-04-12
Representative Kean Sworn Into Office

Representative Kean Sworn Into Office Representative Kean Sworn Into Office Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Link Read More

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Press Release2023-02-22TaxesLabor
Chairwoman McClain Kicks Off National Tour with Visit to NJ Manufacturer and Restaurant Joined by Congressman Kean

Chairwoman McClain Kicks Off National Tour with Visit to NJ Manufacturer and Restaurant Joined by Congressman Kean Chairwoman McClain Kicks Off National Tour with Visit to NJ Manufacturer and Restaurant Joined by Congressman Kean Image or Video Image Dan.Scharfenbe… Wed, 02/22/2023 - 13:19 Summary…

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Press Release2023-02-22EnvironmentCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
Kean Supports Local Law Enforcement

Kean Supports Local Law Enforcement Kean Supports Local Law Enforcement Image or Video Image Dan.Scharfenbe… Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:01 Summary I was in Raritan Borough to award $2.275 Million in Community Project Funding for the refurbishment of the Raritan Police Department. From enhancing…

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Press Release2023-02-17Foreign PolicyChinaTrade
House Passes Kean’s Bill to Secure America’s Leadership in Undersea Cable Infrastructure

House Passes Kean’s Bill to Secure America’s Leadership in Undersea Cable Infrastructure House Passes Kean’s Bill to Secure America’s Leadership in Undersea Cable Infrastructure Image or Video Image Dan.Scharfenbe… Fri, 02/17/2023 - 17:08 Summary Undersea cables are the lifeline of global…

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Press Release2023-02-17TradeInfrastructure
Kean Fighting to Bring Taxpayers Dollars Back to New Jersey

Kean Fighting to Bring Taxpayers Dollars Back to New Jersey Kean Fighting to Bring Taxpayers Dollars Back to New Jersey Image or Video Image Dan.Scharfenbe… Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:59 Summary “Community Project Funding requests are an important way to send much needed federal dollars back home to New…

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