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Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis after months-long absence

Representative Tom Kean (R-N.J.) revealed that his nearly four-month absence from Congress was due to a diagnosis of depression. He explained on the House floor that he entered the hospital for testing several months ago, which led to the diagnosis and a recommendation for extended hospitalization. Kean stated he owed an explanation to his constituents and colleagues for his prolonged absence, during which he missed over 100 consecutive House votes, impacting his district and the narrow House Republican majority. AI

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Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis after months-long absence

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis upon return from months-long absence

    <p>Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/18/tom-kean-jr-june-30-return-capitol-dc-congress" target="_blank">Tom Kean</a> (R-N.J.) on Tuesday said he missed nearly four months of House votes because of "a diagnosis of depression," ending speculation over an absence that beca…