Thomas Kean Jr.

Thomas Kean Jr.

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs25%
Science, Technology, Communications16%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%
Armed Forces and National Security7%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Thomas Kean Jr. has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7648
To establish a grant program to mitigate expenses for municipalities where ICE processing or detention facilities are maintained or under development.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

In Committee
HR 7216
Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 7168
Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6647
Drone Safety Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 6423
HELP Copays Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

In Committee
HR 6322
Stop Stealing our Chips Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6265
Safer GAMING Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HR 5957
Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 5956
Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 848
Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5852
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 5772
Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 5634
Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HR 5584
LIFT AI Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 5419
Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 4036
No Shorting America Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 3771
Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 3635
Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

In Committee
HR 2503
Undersea Cable Control Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2131
Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 1765
Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
HR 1478
One Seat Ride Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

In Committee
HRES 1590
Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 9542
Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Reform Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 9404
Home Health Aides for Veterans’ Spouses Act

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
HR 9405
Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

In Committee
HR 9333
IVF for Families Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 9332
Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9211
LIFT AI Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Active
HRES 1286
Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8094
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to modify certain asset recovery rules.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 8046
Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Active
HRES 1143
Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 7720
Fight Against Fentanyl Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7613
Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2024

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HR 6466
AI Labeling Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 6384
Expand QISET Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 6385
SAFE Orbit Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 6218
To provide for an overtime pay exception for protective services.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 6219
ASCEND Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
HR 6190
To provide for cybersecurity prioritization in formation technology procurement.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5692
Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.

Active
Amendment 274
House Amendment 274

On agreeing to the Kean (NJ) amendment (A015) Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 195 (Roll no. 350).

Agreed to (240-195)
HR 4715
BRITS Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.

Active
HR 4171
Driving Veterans Success Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 4090
Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.

Active
HR 4069
Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HRES 488
Calling on the Biden administration to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 3771
Health Minds for a Better Future Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 227
Recognizing the sovereignty of Ukraine and the unbreakable spirit of the people of Ukraine.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1547
One Seat Ride Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee

New Jersey Delegation

View all

Reach New Jersey Lawmakers

This district is in play. Representative Jr. focuses on International Affairs, Science, Technology, Communications and Crime and Law Enforcement. Deliver personalized constituent letters to New Jersey's federal, state, and local officials — live in under five minutes.

Grassroots advocacy & legislator intelligence. Used by nonprofits, associations, and GR firms nationwide.

Get a Demo