Rep. Thomas H. Kean (R-NJ-7) has signed on as a cosponsor of the HEADACHE Act, H.R. 5536, as of October 15, 2026. That brings total House support to 58 members.
What this means for NJ-7
An estimated 116,310 people in NJ-7 live with a headache disorder, out of roughly 775,400 residents. Every one of them stands to benefit from the coordinated federal response the HEADACHE Act would create: better epidemiological data, a larger trained clinical workforce, and headache disorders finally treated as the public health priority their prevalence warrants.
Specialist access in New Jersey
New Jersey has 26 UCNS-certified headache specialists serving an estimated 1,389,256 residents living with a headache disorder. That ranks 12th of 50 states for specialist access. Nationally there are fewer than 900 certified specialists for more than 40 million patients.
Veterans in NJ-7
There is no VA Headache Center of Excellence in NJ-7. The nearest site is in Manhattan, NYC, NY, about 20 miles from the district office. With only 29 such centers nationwide, most veterans living with post-traumatic headache have no specialized VA care within reach.
Rep. Kean joins 2 other members of the New Jersey delegation already backing the bill.
Say thank you
A short note from a constituent carries real weight with a congressional office, and members who have already signed on are the ones best positioned to recruit their colleagues. Send Rep. Kean a message, or check where your own representatives stand.