‘Missing’ GOP Congressman Breaks Silence After Months Away From DC

I’m running,” he said plainly

The comments mark the first significant public update from Kean after weeks of mounting scrutiny surrounding his prolonged absence from Congress.

The Republican congressman has missed roughly 100 consecutive House votes during his medical leave, fueling concerns among lawmakers, voters, and party operatives as Republicans continue operating with only a narrow majority in the House.

Questions intensified because Kean’s office released few details about his condition beyond general statements indicating he was receiving medical treatment

Even House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged publicly that he did not know specifics regarding Kean’s health situation beyond it being medical in nature.

The lack of transparency led critics and political observers to increasingly refer to Kean as a “missing congressman,” particularly as major legislative battles unfolded in Washington without his participation.