Kay Granger, Congress

The ‘mayor’ of Congress is retiring. What Kay Granger meant for Fort Worth
As U.S. Rep. Kay Granger prepares to retire after 30 years, here’s a look at the “Texas tough” congresswoman’s time in Washington and her impact in Fort worth.
Betsy Price reacts to Congresswoman Kay Granger's absence
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price says she had heard Congresswoman Kay Granger had had some health issues, but didn't realize they were more serious. Price says Granger's decision to come forward and stay in office are a personal decision and praises Granger's years of service.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger discloses “health challenges” after congressional absences
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, the retiring Fort Worth Republican who has been frequently absent from Congress for months, said in a statement Sunday she has been facing “health challenges.”
Longtime Fort Worth Rep. Kay Granger acknowledges health challenges over the past year
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, confirmed Sunday that she has experienced health challenges during the past year that have progressed in recent months. Her office released a statement on her behalf: "As many of my family,
Should Congress have term limits? Rep. Kay Granger’s situation makes a ‘compelling case’
The case of Rep. Kay Granger, a retiring 81-year-old Republican, is stirring controversy over Congress’ trend of shielding elderly lawmakers and conversations around reform. Recent reporting suggests the Texas representative is struggling with dementia and is staying at an assisted-living facility — all while holding office.
Amid concerns over Rep. Kay Granger's ‘dementia issues,' leaders highlight her trailblazing legacy in politics
While some share concerns about Granger’s transparency regarding her health during her final term, others are thinking of her ...
Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger experiencing ‘dementia issues,’ per family
From South Carolina, Brandon Granger, 52, told The Dallas Morning News Sunday morning, “It’s been a hard year,” adding it has ...
North Texas Republicans praise U.S. Rep. Kay Granger's service, differ over how she disclosed health challenges
Her announcement followed a report by a conservative publication that said she had missed votes since late July.
Texas GOP Rep. Kay Granger set back by health challenges in last months in Congress, office says
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas is having "unforeseen health challenges” that have ...
Texas Rep. Kay Granger missed majority of U.S. House votes this year
Granger, 81, missed 279 of the House’s 517 votes in 2024, more than the 278 votes she missed between 1997 and 2006. Her last ...
Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges" but denies report she is in Memory Care
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee ...
Texas US Rep. Kay Granger, who hasn't voted since July, in senior living facility, son says
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, 81, is at a Fort Worth senior living facility and "having some dementia issues," her son says.
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Retiring Fort Worth-area U.S. Rep. Kay Granger experiencing ‘health challenges’
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger speaks during an event to introduce the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Burnett Plaza. The downtown research campus will be a three-building ...