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Kay Granger
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| Chair of the House Appropriations Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – April 10, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Rosa DeLauro |
| Succeeded by | Tom Cole |
| Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Nita Lowey |
| Succeeded by | Rosa DeLauro |
| Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009 |
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| Leader | John Boehner |
| Preceded by | Jack Kingston |
| Succeeded by | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 12th district |
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| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Pete Geren |
| Succeeded by | Craig Goldman |
| 41st Mayor of Fort Worth | |
| In office May 21, 1991 – December 19, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Bolen |
| Succeeded by | Jewell Woods (acting) |
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Norvell Kay Mullendore
January 18, 1943 Greenville, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Texas Wesleyan University (BA) |
Norvell Kay Granger (born January 18, 1943) is an American politician. She served as a U.S. representative for Texas's 12th congressional district from 1997 to 2025. She is a member of the Republican Party. From 2023 to 2024, she led the United States House Committee on Appropriations. She decided not to run for re-election in 2024.
Before becoming a politician, Granger was a teacher and a businesswoman. She made history as the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House. She also served as the first female mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, for two terms, starting in 1991.
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Early Life and Education
Kay Granger was born on January 18, 1943, in Greenville, Texas. She grew up in Fort Worth and went to local public schools. She graduated from Eastern Hills High School in 1961. In 1965, she earned her degree from Texas Wesleyan University.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
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Kay Granger served in the U.S. House of Representatives for many years. She represented Texas's 12th congressional district. This district covers parts of Fort Worth and nearby areas.
Becoming a Representative
In 1996, the previous representative for her district retired. Both major political parties wanted Kay Granger to run for the seat. She decided to run as a Republican. She won the election with a strong majority of the votes. She was re-elected many times over the years.
In 2006, Granger wrote a book called What's Right About America. It shared her thoughts on important American values. That same year, she was chosen for a leadership role among House Republicans. She also served on important subcommittees. These included the one that handles defense spending. She was the first woman to serve on this specific subcommittee.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Kay Granger became the first Republican woman to lead the House Appropriations Committee. This committee is very important. It decides how the government spends money. She was the third woman in a row to chair this powerful committee.
She was known for being a moderate Republican. This means her political views were often in the middle. She focused on how the government spends its money. She also supported projects to improve her home city of Fort Worth.
In 2023, Kay Granger announced she would not run for re-election. She also stepped down as chair of the Appropriations Committee in April 2024. Her last vote was in July 2024.
Committee Assignments
- Committee on Appropriations
Caucus Memberships
Kay Granger was part of several groups in Congress, including:
- Anti-Terrorism Caucus (Co-Chair)
- United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus
- Iraqi Women's Caucus (Co-Chair)
- Sportsmen's Caucus
- Congressional Arts Caucus
- U.S.-Japan Caucus
- House Baltic Caucus
- Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus
- Republican Study Committee
Personal Life
Kay Granger has three children and five grandchildren. She is a member of the United Methodist Church.
Honors and Recognition
- In August 2007, an elementary school in Fort Worth was named after her. It is called Kay Granger Elementary School.
- Kay Granger Park was also named in her honor. It is located in North Richland Hills, Texas.
- In 1993, her high school recognized her as a distinguished alumna.
Images for kids
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Kay Granger speaking at the 2015 Lincoln Day Dinner.
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A campaign sign for Kay Granger in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
