Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Kean for Congress)Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., representing New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, has been absent from Congress and has not cast a vote since March 5. Kean’s neighbors in Westfield, New Jersey, told NOTUS there hasn’t been much activity around the congressman’s home in recent weeks. They also haven’t seen much of his wife, Rhonda Kean, according to the outlet.Kean stated in April that his absence is due to a "personal medical issue" and that he expects to return to his duties "very soon." House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed he spoke with Kean weeks ago and expects him back soon, stating Kean plans to be "fully transparent" about his medical issue. Consultants and Kean's father have also confirmed he is dealing with a medical situation but is expected to make a full recovery and be "100 percent OK." In fullMystery grows over missing GOP rep after neighbors say they’ve barely seen his wife, report saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in