Former US Representative Kay Granger dies aged 83
Republican Kay Granger was the first woman from her party to chair the US House of Representatives' powerful Appropriations Committee.
Kay Granger, a prominent Republican from Texas who served in the US Congress from 1997 to 2025, has passed away at the age of 83, her son JD Granger confirmed to Reuters. She made headlines as the first woman from her party to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Granger had been grappling with "unforeseen health challenges" in 2024.
She decided not to run for re-election in 2023, marking the end of her legislative career. During her final term, Granger led the House Appropriations Committee for over a year, making her a significant figure in budgetary matters. House Speaker Mike Johnson hailed Granger as a trailblazer, emphasizing her role in breaking barriers for women in public service.
She was not only the first female mayor of Fort Worth but also the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in the US House. Additionally, Granger was the first Republican woman to helm the budget panel, preceded by Democratic women Nita Lowey and Rosa DeLauro. DeLauro praised Granger's unwavering leadership and commitment to Congress's constitutional duty to invest in the American people.
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