Friend,

Happy Monday! Welcome back to another edition of our weekly Kean for Congress newsletter update!

Have you been keeping count? There are only 70 days until Election Day. 

Since my last update, Tom has continued to make the most of the Congressional Summer Recess. He has participated in business tours, met with constituents and interest groups for meetings, honored our outstanding Eagle Scouts, and has held Community Project Funding check ceremonies. More on some of this great government work below. 

In the field, Tom has joined our Field Team in hitting the pavement and attending events and fairs across the district. Read our Field Report to see where we have been and how you can help re-elect commonsense this November 5th. Have you seen Tom at an event recently?

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✅ Kean Introduces Bill to Help Expand Access to IVF Treatments  ✅

Even though Tom is back in NJ07 for the Summer Recess, his work in D.C. on your behalf hasn't skipped a beat. On August 9th, Tom introduced the IVF for Families Act, a bill to provide an income tax credit for the costs of certain fertility treatment. A single IVF cycle can range from $15,000 to $30,000, depending on the center and the patient’s individual medication needs. Medications can account for up to 35% of those charges. 

“Everyone knows a neighbor, colleague, or friend who has struggled when trying to grow their family and benefited from IVF. I have heard firsthand from constituents of the many emotional and financial struggles that they face throughout this process. Making this remarkable technology more accessible can and will change countless lives for the better. I will continue to support a woman’s right to choose and am proud to introduce this bill to provide greater support to those who need help growing their family.” 

- Congressman Tom Kean, Jr.

🦅 Kean Hosts Annual Eagle Scout Award Event  🦅

Last Friday, Tom held his second annual Eagle Scout Award Event ceremony. Scouts from New Jersey's 7th Congressional District who have achieved or will achieve the rank of Eagle Scout between July 2023 and the end of 2024 were invited to attend. Parents, Scoutmasters and other adult scout leaders from across the district were also welcomed to join the celebration with their Scouts. It is wonderful to see Tom honor the work of our Scouts.

I first met Tom in 2014, then the State Senator from District 21, when he attended and spoke at my Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Tom spoke about how 3 of every 4 leaders in business, politics, or religion were involved in Scouting at some point in their life, and how scouting provides a strong foundation for service to community and country. It was great to see Tom continuing his tradition of honoring Scouting's very best.

“I am incredibly impressed by the talent and dedication of the Eagle Scouts in our district. Earning the title of Eagle Scout is no easy feat, and these young adults have every reason to be proud of their achievement. They are natural leaders with bright futures ahead of them. Congratulations to all the Eagle Scouts!” 

- Congressman Tom Kean, Jr.

Field Update

This past week, our Field Team was busy with volunteer recruitment calls, field trainings, door-launches, and phone banks.

We were on the ground at the Hunterdon County 4H Fair with Tom, Curtis Bashaw, and county and municipal leaders and candidates.

Our door knocking program has continued with efforts covering towns like Belvidere; Flemington; Raritan Township; Lambertville; Frenchtown; Milford; Mendham Borough; Raritan Borough; Bridgewater; Somerville; Branchburg; Peapack & Gladstone; Branchburg; Westfield; Summit; New Providence; Rahway! We had our best week since Primary GOTV Week with both doors and phones, with the help of our locals and volunteers. This week upcoming we are hosting launches in coordination with our county and municipal organizations in New Providence and Bernards. We hope to see you there. Don't forget to click our sign-up link if you would like to join our door efforts in the coming weeks.

Kean for Congress held our weekly phone bank series in Somerset county. You guessed it - we continued to engage in conversations with our critical swing-voter universe. In the past 10 days, we have made and additional 21,000 calls to voters. We are quickly closing in on the 130,000 call mark. Can you help us get there?

We have a few more phone banks lined up in the coming weeks that you can join! Don't forget to click our sign-up link if you would like to join our phone banking efforts in the coming weeks.

Call for Volunteers!! The Kean for Congress team will have a significant door launch efforts in the coming weeks. Join Team Kean and local candidates as we knock on key swing-voter doors.

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🚨 Endorsement Alerts 🚨

Since my last update, Tom announced a HUGE endorsement (flip from our 2022 opponent). Kean for Congress is now endorsed by: the New Jersey Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association! FMBA President Ed Donnelly cited Tom's record as a state legislator and congressman as being helpful to his more than 6,000 union members.  He mentioned Kean standing in the Oval Office last month when President Joe Biden signed his bill, the Fire Act, which directs federal funds to local fire departments. See what they said:

“Tom Kean, Jr. has shown that when it comes to bringing resources back to New Jersey, especially for first responders, he gets it done.”

- Ed Donnelly, NJ FMBA President

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of New Jersey's Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Every day, across our state, their dedicated members—firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers—bravely answer the call of duty to protect our communities. In Congress, I have championed legislation that ensures enhanced resources for firefighter training, streamlines recruitment and retention, upgrades vital equipment, and strengthens emergency response capabilities. As a former volunteer firefighter, I recognize these are essential needs for our first responders to perform at their very best and to stay safe on the front lines. I will continue to fight for these priorities in Congress."

- Tom Kean, Jr. 

Follow our social media pages using this link for more endorsements to be announced in the coming days!

🎥 More Local Leaders Endorse Tom Kean, Jr. 🎥

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Kean for Congress Welcomes:

Auggie Kean

Auggie Kean is the newest (and furriest) member of the Kean for Congress family…as well as the TOP DOG over here on the campaign trail - we are lucky to have him on the Kean for Congress team. 🐕

Tom In The News

New Jersey Globe | Firefighters union endorses Kean, sits out Senate race

TapInto | Kean Proposes Legislation to Compensate Local Governments for Presidential Visits

Patch | 4 Westfield Eagle Scouts Honored By Congressman Kean Jr.

Patch | Avnos' Carbon Dioxide Removal R&D Facility Opens In Bridgewater

Patch | Bridgewater Gets $4M To Revitalize Camp Cromwell

Jewish Link | NJ Jewish Business Association Luncheon Draws Dignitaries and Large Crowd

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Thank you,

Kean MacLelland

Campaign Manager

Kean for Congress

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