Kay Granger
United KingdompoliticianFemaleb. 19438.1Global Dominance: 0.02%Kay Granger is a Republican congresswoman from Texas who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997. Known for her strong commitment to military and defense issues, Granger has held significant positions, including chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee. Recently, she has been in the news due to concerns over her health, having continued to hold her position on an important committee even after being diagnosed with dementia and entering an assisted living facility.
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Kay Granger was remembered as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women in public service.
Former Rep Kay Granger dies at 83
United States· 2026-08-03Kay Granger was dealing with 'dementia issues' and had not cast a vote in months.
Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa MahdawiUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-29
Kay Granger's absence before her retirement was largely due to dealing with dementia.
Mitch McConnell, Joe Biden and the growing epidemic of politicians hiding health problemsUnited States· 2026-07-10
Granger is a high-ranking octogenarian Republican congresswoman who has stopped coming to work due to health issues.
Someone has to drag the US out of the hellscape of Trumpism. Who better than AOC? | Arwa MahdawiUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-23
Republican congresswoman Kay Granger kept her position on an important committee after checking into an assisted living facility with dementia.
symptom of a wider malaise – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-21