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 ):
Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges" but denies report she is in Memory Care
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
Where is U.S. Rep. Kay Granger? Not 'missing' and not 'in Dementia care'
In a statement to WFAA, the 81-year-old said she has experienced "unforeseen health challenges" this year. She's missed 126 roll call votes since July 24.
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.
Longtime Fort Worth Rep. Kay Granger acknowledges health challenges over the past year
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, confirmed Sunday that she has experienced health challenges during the past year that have progressed in recent months. Her office released a statement on her behalf: "As many of my family,
Rep. Kay Granger says she’s had ‘unforeseen health challenges,’ but not in memory care
Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) says she’s had “unforeseen health challenges,” with her office denying that she’s in memory care.
Absent GOP Congresswoman Found in Assisted Living Home: Report
Rep. Kay Granger has not voted in Congress since July 24, 2024, and according to a report from The Dallas Express, she resides in assisted living.
Report of 'Missing' GOP Congresswoman in Senior Facility Sparks Backlash
Kay Granger's son said she's been "having some dementia issues" amid concerns over her prolonged absence in Congress.
Amid concerns over Rep. Kay Granger's ‘dementia issues,' leaders highlight her trailblazing legacy in politics
While some share concerns about Granger’s transparency regarding her health during her final term, others are thinking of her ...
Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger experiencing ‘dementia issues,’ per family
From South Carolina, Brandon Granger, 52, told The Dallas Morning News Sunday morning, “It’s been a hard year,” adding it has ...
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 ...
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GOP rep found in retirement facility despite remaining in office: Report
Rep. Kay Granger, who remains in office until January 3, was found living in a retirement community that offers memory care ...
Texas Rep. Kay Granger, 81, who missed six months of key House votes — found living at retirement community that specializes in memory care
Granger's disappearance is especially significant given the tiny majority Republicans hold in the House — and the massive ...
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Kay Granger's disappearance from Congress prompts fresh debate over term limits
One senator recently claimed that Texas GOP Rep. Kay Granger's six-month disappearance from Congress made a "compelling case ...