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Rep. Kay Granger, R-Tex., who hasn't voted since Jul.

Texas GOP Rep. Kay Granger set back by health challenges in last months in Congress, office says

Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas is having "unforeseen health challenges” that have worsened in the final months of her more than two decades in Congress, a statement from her office said Monday.

Snopes.com · 4d

Unpacking Claims Texas US Rep. Kay Granger Is in Memory Care

Two weeks before the 119th U.S. Congress began, a story began to circulate online that U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican from Texas who had missed votes since July 2024, had been "found" in a dementia care facility. For example, the conservative X account Libs of TikTok posted the rumor on Dec. 21, 2024 ( archived ):

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 4d

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 vote was July 24 on an amendment to reduce the salary of an Environmental Protection Agency official to $1. By contrast, Granger missed only 32 votes in 2023.

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New York Post · 2d

GOP congresswoman Kay Granger’s quiet move to retirement facility sparks social media frenzy: ‘Compelling case for term limits’

The news that Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been living in a retirement facility and experiencing a “very rapid” decline set off a social media outcry this week across the political spectrum. Among these voices included billionaire Elon Musk, a key adviser and supporter of President-elect Donald Trump.

Deseret News on MSN · 1d

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.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN · 18h

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.

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Kay Granger revelation punctuates increasing scrutiny of aging officials

The revelation that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) has been living in an assisted living facility is fueling scrutiny of aging ...

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Kay Granger is residing in assisted-living facility, her son tells Dallas publication

The son of Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) confirmed that his mother has “dementia issues” that have kept her away from Congress in recent months, the Dallas Morning News reported Sunday.

'Missing' Congresswoman Seen at Restaurant Owned by Son

Republican Representative Kay Granger has not voted since July 24 and new reports suggest she is residing in assisted living.

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