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Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress after four months, citing treatment for depression
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., returned to the House of Representatives after nearly four months away, revealing he was hospitalized and treated for depression during his absence.
- Kean missed over 140 votes since March 5 and described depression as a serious physical and emotional illness, emphasizing the importance of seeking help.
- His unexpected disappearance drew national attention due to his swing district's significance in the upcoming November elections, with little information provided by his office during his absence.
- Kean, first elected in 2022, faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the November race; Bennett acknowledged his health but criticized his prior performance before his absence.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in Kean's chances of re-election despite the recent challenges.
