N.J. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. addresses absence - CBS New York
New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. said he is facing a personal medical issue after a weeks-long absence from the House of Representatives.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest overview of Tom Kean Jr.’s absences in Congress, based on recent reporting:
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As of late April 2026, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. had been absent from House sessions for several weeks due to a personal health matter, with no public details disclosed about the condition. He had not voted since March 5, 2026, and his office indicated he would resume a full schedule once his recovery progressed. Source coverage noted Speaker Johnson spoke with him and conveyed expectations of a return to full health soon. [cite NBC News, April 24, 2026; NBC News, May 12, 2026; CBS News, April 27, 2026]
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By May 12, 2026, reports stated Kean’s two-month absence continued, with no timeline given for his return. The status remained that he was addressing a personal health matter, and his office anticipated a return to voting and full duties in the near term. [cite NBC News, May 12, 2026]
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Coverage from other outlets reiterated the ongoing absence and its potential impact on a razor-thin Republican majority, emphasizing the absence’s effect on votes and legislation, while noting health-related reasons were cited by his team. [cite Fox News, April 26, 2026; CBS News, April 27, 2026]
What this means in brief:
- The absence is due to a personal medical issue, with limited public detail.
- He has not participated in votes since March 5, 2026, and has been out for roughly two months by mid-May.
- His office and supporters say he intends to return to full duties once he has recovered.
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest official statements or summarize how his absence has affected specific votes or committee activity, and I can provide a quick timeline of events with links.