Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Kay Granger, 83, Dies After 28 Years in Congress
Kay Granger was a U.S. congresswoman from Texas who served for 28 years.
She was the first Republican woman to lead the House Appropriations Committee, which decides how the government spends money.
She announced she would not run again in 2023 and passed away at age 83 in 2024.
No cause of death was given, but she had said she was dealing with health problems.
Leaders from both parties praised her for breaking barriers and working well with others.
Kay Granger, 83, former Texas congresswoman and first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, has died.
Granger served in Congress from 1997 to 2025 and announced she would not seek re‑election in 2023.
No cause of death was disclosed; she had previously said she was battling “unforeseen health challenges.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson praised her as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women in public service.
Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro highlighted her bipartisan respect and steady leadership.
- Who
- Kay Granger, former U.S. Representative from Texas
- What
- Death of the former congresswoman
- When
- August 2, 2024
- Where
- New York, reported by Reuters
- Why
- Cause of death not disclosed
- Name
- Kay Granger
- Age
- 83
- Position
- U.S. Representative (Texas)
- Term
- 1997–2025
- Party
- Republican
- Date of death
- August 2, 2024
- Cause of death
- Unknown