Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr.of New Jersey has announced that he plans to return in person to the U.S.House of Representatives on June 30 after being absent from public view and congressional activities for several months.

His prolonged absence attracted significant attention because neither congressional leaders nor the public had received detailed information about his condition.Kean's office repeatedly stated that he was dealing with a medical issue but declined to disclose the nature of the illness.

The lack of information fueled speculation and concern, especially after reporters found that even some of his neighbors were unaware of his whereabouts or circumstances.

According to statements provided to Politico by Kean spokesperson Harrison Neely, the congressman intends to attend the June 30 House session and will address the public directly regarding his health.Neely stated that Kean plans to be fully transparent about the medical issue and that further information should be expected during his return.The announcement comes at an important political moment, as Kean is preparing for a competitive reelection campaign.He represents a closely contested New Jersey district that he first won in 2022.Democrats have nominated Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot and Air National Guard officer, to challenge him in the upcoming election.

While the return date answers one major question about when Kean will resume his duties, uncertainty remains regarding the specifics of his health condition and the circumstances that led to his lengthy absence from public life and congressional proceedings.