Overview
- Kean's spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that the congressman will return to the House on June 30, and that he plans to speak in person about his medical issue.
- He has not cast a roll-call vote since March 5, missing more than 100 votes and reducing the GOP's working margin on closely divided business.
- During his absence his office certified stock trades, approved staff travel and kept social accounts active, actions that have prompted ethics and transparency questions.
- Kean ran unopposed in the GOP primary and will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett in November, with Democrats' campaign arm treating the district as a top pickup target.
- If he returns on June 30 he will have only a few voting days before the July 4 recess, leaving immediate vote shortfalls and disclosure concerns unresolved.