General Discussion

Republican Representative Tom Kean is expected to address the mystery illness that has kept him from Capitol Hill for the past three months when he returns to Congress at the end of June.

The 57-year-old New Jersey Republican has been entirely absent from Washington since March 5, missing more than 130 roll-call votes. His sudden disappearance from public view has fueled intense speculation. It also occurs at a time when the Republican Party is navigating a razor-thin majority in the House and bracing for a fierce midterm election cycle.

In a post on X, earlier this month, Kean said he was planning to transition from "virtual work to in person work with in a matter of weeks."

"At that time I will be completely transparent as to the nature of my medical condition," he added.