Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Thomas H. Kean Jr. is a Republican representative from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, serving in the House since January 2023. The House Historian records earlier service in the New Jersey General Assembly and State Senate, including many years as the state Senate’s Republican leader.
In the 119th Congress, Kean serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee, with subcommittee assignments spanning health, communications and technology, commerce, the Middle East and North Africa, and South and Central Asia.
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Editorial research reviewed: August 20, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- New Jersey · District 7
- Party
- Republican
- Birth date
- September 5, 1968
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-5361
- Office
- 251 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3007
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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