Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Republican Representative, District 7, New Jersey
30 bills249 cosponsored$5.9M raised674 votes recorded
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Legislation
HRES 1633cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through October 23, 2026, as "Careers in Energy Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10792cosponsor
To provide incentives for and protect whistleblowers under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1618cosponsor
Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10760sponsor
To establish a multiagency Middle School Mental Health Task Force at the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10678sponsor
To permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10626sponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1586cosponsor
Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10567sponsor
To require entities to include human-controlled shutdown mechanisms in all artificial intelligence systems.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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HR 10511cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an above-the-line deduction for commuting expenses.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10473cosponsor
To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1537cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10359cosponsor
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permanently extend the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award priority review vouchers for rare pediatric disease products.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1523sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2026, as "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1524cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10338sponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (commonly referred to as "SEAL Team Six"), in recognition of their critical role in defeating Osama bin Laden in the fight against terrorism.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10340sponsor
To establish a program in the Library of Congress for the collection of oral histories related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 10339sponsor
To amend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to clarify the timing of the assessment with respect to the status of whether an entity is an agency or instrumentality of a terrorist party.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1515cosponsor
Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10244sponsor
No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
402 yea125 nay146 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Rebecca BennettDemocratic$8.2M raised
- Thomas H. Kean Jr.Republican· this member$5.9M raised
- Michael RothDemocratic$1.3M raised
- Megan O'RourkeDemocratic$571K raised
- Gregory Vartan IIIDemocratic$193K raised
- Beth Ellen Ph.d. AdubatoDemocratic$168K raised
- Sara SooyDemocratic$54K raised
- Randall TerryIndependent$45K raised
Plus 3 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$5.9M
Small donors $278KLarge individual $2.3MPACs $1.4M
Spent $3.6MCash $2.3M
2024 cycle$6.0M
Small donors $232KLarge individual $3.2MPACs $1.4M
Spent $6.1MCash $48K
2022 cycle$4.5M
Small donors $287KLarge individual $2.8MPACs $587K
Spent $4.5MCash $94K
2020 cycle$3.9M
Small donors $227KLarge individual $3.1MPACs $451K
Spent $3.8MCash $94K
Top Contributors
NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL$14K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K
WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$14K
BLUFF POINT ASSOCIATION$14K
RED ROCK RESORTS$14K
FOUNDERS FUND$14K
NORPAK CORPORATION$14K
BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS,$13K
TC SERVICES$13K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$13K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
- Communications and Technology
- Health
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Middle East and North Africa
- South and Central Asia
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1633: Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through October 23, 2026, as "Careers in Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-10-19
legislation
HR 10792: To provide incentives for and protect whistleblowers under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10760: To establish a multiagency Middle School Mental Health Task Force at the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services.
sponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1618: Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10678: To permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10626: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HRES 1586: Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10567: To require entities to include human-controlled shutdown mechanisms in all artificial intelligence systems.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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HR 10511: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an above-the-line deduction for commuting expenses.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10473: To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
HRES 1537: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
HR 10359: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permanently extend the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award priority review vouchers for rare pediatric disease products.
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 72025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 72023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
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