Kay Granger, a trailblazing Texas Republican who became the first woman to chair the U.S. House of Representatives' powerful Appropriations Committee, has died at age 83.
Key Takeaways
**Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House of Representatives and chair the Appropriations Committee, has died at age 83.**
- Kay Granger passed away Sunday after battling health challenges.
- She served as Fort Worth's first female mayor before her congressional career.
- Granger chaired the House Appropriations Committee from 2023 until her retirement in January 2025.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Challenges | 1 Difference | HuffPost and Reuters report unforeseen health challenges; Daily Mail and CBS cite dementia | ▼ |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Cause of death not disclosed | |
| Retirement Date | Broad Agreement | Retired in January 2025 |
Health Challenges
▼HuffPost and Reuters report unforeseen health challenges; Daily Mail and CBS cite dementia
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementCause of death not disclosed
Retirement Date
Broad AgreementRetired in January 2025
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Granger's son J.D. Granger confirmed her death on Sunday, according to multiple reports. She had been battling health challenges in recent years and announced she would not seek reelection in 2023. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Granger as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women in public service.
Granger began her career as a high school teacher and businesswoman before entering politics. She served on Fort Worth's zoning commission, city council, and became the first female mayor of Fort Worth from 1991 to 1995. Her political achievements included championing defense spending and economic initiatives for Fort Worth.
In Congress, Granger focused on defense spending, including supporting the production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in Fort Worth. She chaired the Appropriations Committee from 2023 until her retirement in January 2025. Colleagues and public figures, including Senator Ted Cruz and former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, honored her legacy.
Granger is survived by three children and five grandchildren. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
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