Press Release: Kean, Gillen and Van Drew Introduce Bill to Lower Commuting Costs
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Bipartisan lawmakers propose a federal tax deduction for commuting expenses, including gas, transit, and tolls.
Investivoq AI Summary
Bill introduced: Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Laura Gillen and Rep. Jefferson Van Drew introduced the "Lowering Commuting Costs Act," which they say is aimed at helping workers save money on daily trips to and from work.
What it would do: The proposal would create a federal income tax deduction for personal commuting expenses, including gas, public transit and tolls such as New York City’s congestion pricing. The release says the deduction would be $340 a month for individuals or $680 for joint filers.
Supporters' view: In statements, the lawmakers said the bill would ease commuting costs for families and give tax relief to workers. The release also says Kean has recently backed other tax-relief measures, including efforts related to SALT, renters and housing.
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Thomas H. Kean, Jr. Fundraising
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. recently disclosed $147.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 598th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 67.4% came from individual donors.
Kean disclosed $107.0K of spending. This was the 781st most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Kean disclosed $3.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 102nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Thomas H. Kean, Jr.'s fundraising on Investivoq.
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Thomas H. Kean, Jr. is worth $15.3M, as of September 23rd, 2026. This is the 85th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Kean has approximately $4.4M invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Thomas H. Kean, Jr.'s net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Kean.
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Thomas H. Kean, Jr.:
- H.R.10340: 9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026
- H.R.10339: Terrorism Judgment Collection Act
- H.R.10338: SEAL Team Six Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R.10244: No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act
- H.R.10161: MANNARINO Act
- H.R.10160: Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Thomas H. Kean, Jr. on Investivoq's politician page for Kean.
2026 New Jersey's 7th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $41,631,258 of spending in New Jersey's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $20,874,420 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($7,080,571)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($6,428,428)
- WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC ($1,730,543)
- VOTEVETS ($1,028,638)
- AMERICA PAC ($989,246)
The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election.
