Rep. Tom Kean Jr. tours Bridgewater Social Security office, highlights efforts to protect program
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. visited the Bridgewater Social Security Administration (SSA) Field Office on Friday, meeting with staff and touring the facility alongside Commissioner Frank Bisignano and District Manager Brian DeMaria.
Kean, a Republican representing New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, emphasized the importance of Social Security to nearly 1.7 million state residents, including more than 60,000 in Somerset County. He noted his work in Congress to protect and strengthen the program, including co-leading a resolution to preserve Social Security as one of his first actions in the 118th Congress.
“Visiting the Bridgewater Social Security Administration Field Office with Commissioner Frank Bisignano was a great opportunity to meet staff and see firsthand how they’re helping our neighbors across New Jersey,” said Congressman Kean. “Social Security is a vital lifeline for nearly 1.7 million New Jersey residents, including retirees, seniors, families coping with loss, and individuals living with disabilities. In the legislature and now in Congress, I have always been committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security. One of my earliest actions in the 118th Congress was co-leading a resolution to safeguard Social Security and Medicare. This year, as Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, I introduced legislation to honor its legacy and reaffirm our commitment to keeping it strong for everyone who depends on it today, as well as the hardworking Americans who have contributed throughout their lives. My casework team and I are always here for our neighbors, ready to answer questions and help people access the Social Security benefits they’ve earned.”
SSA Commissioner Bisignano praised the Bridgewater office and outlined his priorities for modernizing the agency.
“Our mission at SSA is to provide Americans with the world-class service they deserve. In Bridgewater, we saw how our staff has been empowered through new technology and enhanced workflows to provide customers—visiting in-person or calling in over the phone—with a streamlined customer experience,” said Commissioner Bisignano. “During our visit, Representative Kean and I discussed the significant progress we are making at the agency and my vision for an SSA that is easier to access, faster to respond, and better prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”
Residents who need assistance with Social Security can contact Kean’s district office in Lebanon Borough at (908) 547-3307 or visit kean.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency.
