UMVA has learned that a prominent Republican lawmaker from New Jersey, Rep. Thomas Kean, has been absent from Congress for over two months, missing more than 50 roll call votes.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Speaker Johnson recently addressed Rep. Kean's absence, revealing that he is dealing with a personal health matter. Johnson expressed his gratitude for Rep. Kean's dedication to serving New Jerseyans and the country.
Rep. Kean eventually broke his silence, taking to social media to thank his constituents for their patience and support as he addressed his personal medical issue. His message was met with relief and well-wishes from his followers.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Rep. Kean has been on leave since March 5 and has not voted since then. However, he has now provided an update on his health and plans to return to work.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Rep. Kean expects to return to a full schedule in the next few weeks. He is optimistic about his recovery, with his doctors confident that he is on the road to a full recovery.
Rep. Kean, 57, shared that his prognosis is positive, with no expected long-term effects or chronic health complications. He emphasized that his medical issue will not affect his cognitive health.
UMVA has gathered that Rep. Kean laid out a rough timetable for his return, anticipating that in the next couple of weeks, he will return to voting and rejoin the campaign trail. He is running for reelection and has promised full transparency on his illness soon.
In the meantime, Rep. Kean remains engaged with his congressional office and is monitoring issues facing Congress and his district. His constituents can expect him to be back to his full capacity very soon.
Rep. Kean was clear about his future plans, stating, “I’m running.” This brings relief to his supporters and sets the stage for his continued service to New Jerseyans.
