U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12)
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Bipartisan bill proposes WWII working women's memorial at National Mall
This week, Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial Location Act in Washington. This bipartisan bill proposes the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as the location for a memorial dedicated to the American women who worked on the home front during World War II.
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Granger Secures Major Funding Victories for Texas in FY24 Funding Bills
WASHINGTON – In a significant development for Texas, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), has successfully secured major funding victories for the state in the Fiscal Year 2024 funding bills.Granger emphasized the importance of the funding secured, stating, "As Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, I secured major funding important to our local economy and community, as well as that of our great state and nation." She highlighted the efforts made to curb wasteful spending, provide border enforcement funding, and support...
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Granger Statement on Army Decision to Cancel the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Program
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed her disappointment in the Army's decision to cancel the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. She highlighted the significance of this decision as it marks the Army's fourth unsuccessful attempt to introduce a new attack and reconnaissance aircraft.Granger emphasized the substantial investment of both financial resources and time that has been dedicated to the development of this capability. She deemed it unacceptable that the Army will once again fail to provide the...
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Granger Supports H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
WASHINGTON– Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed her support for H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. In a statement, Granger highlighted the benefits of this legislation for hard-working Texas families, workers, and job creators.Granger emphasized that this tax package builds upon the 2017 tax reform legislation, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and stimulate job creation. She stated, "This tax package builds on our landmark 2017 tax reform legislation, cutting red tape and spurring job...
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House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-election
House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger has announced that she will not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives in 2024. In a statement released today, Granger expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve her community and outlined her accomplishments during her time in office.Granger, who served as the first female Mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican United States Congresswoman from Texas, and the first female Republican Appropriations Chair, reflected on the impact she has made throughout her career. She stated, "Serving my community...
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Granger on Speaker Mike Johnson
House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger has expressed her support for Rep. Mike Johnson, who has been elected as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Granger praised Johnson as a "tried-and-true conservative" with a proven record of unifying members and fighting for Republican priorities.In a statement released today, Granger said, "I am confident he will continue our success in the Majority, fulfill our commitment to rein in spending, and put a stop to government waste and overreach. He is a good man and will be a great Speaker."Granger emphasized...
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House of Representatives Passes Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives approved the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024, allocating crucial funding for the Department of Defense. Chairwoman Kay Granger, who heads the Appropriations Committee, emphasized the significance of this funding for national defense and defense jobs, particularly in and around Fort Worth.Chairwoman Kay Granger stated, "As the Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, I secured funding that is crucial to our national defense and defense jobs in and around Fort Worth. With North Texas being...
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North Texas Selected as Site for ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub, Says Rep. Kay Granger
WASHINGTON – Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, welcomed the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that North Texas has been selected as the home for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) customer experience hub.Granger led Texas congressional delegation efforts, alongside health care partners, urging the director of ARPA-H to select North Texas as a hub location."Today, I celebrate the selection of Pegasus Park in North Texas as the future site of ARPA-H’s...