Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83

Former U.S. Representative Kay Granger of Texas has died at the age of 83. She passed away on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of mourning and tributes from fellow lawmakers.

Throughout her career, Granger achieved several historic milestones in Washington, D.C. She was the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in Congress and later made history as the first GOP woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.

In addition to her leadership on appropriations, Granger held other prominent roles within her party, including serving as vice chairwoman of the House Republican Conference and co-chairing congressional committees. She was widely regarded as a well-respected figure within the Republican Party.