Kay Granger resigns as appropriations chair following $1.2 trillion agreement
Rep. Kay Granger Steps Down as House Appropriations Chairwoman
Kay Granger, a stalwart Republican representative from Texas, has announced her resignation as chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee following the approval of the final fiscal 2024 spending package by the House.
In a heartfelt letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana on Friday, Granger expressed her desire for the GOP Steering Committee and Conference to promptly appoint a new leader for the appropriations committee.
Legacy and Transition
The seasoned Texas lawmaker, who disclosed last November that she won’t seek reelection in 2024, outlined plans to continue serving on the appropriations committee until the end of her congressional tenure.
Reflecting on her time in Congress and her significant role as the Ranking Member and subsequently as Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, Granger emphasized the importance of a smooth transition for her successor in managing fiscal affairs beyond 2024.
“It is crucial that I facilitate a seamless handover, given that appropriations bills are often finalized well into the next fiscal year during election cycles,” stated Granger in her farewell letter.
Tributes and Acknowledgments
The groundbreaking feat of being the first Republican woman to lead the Appropriations Committee earned Granger accolades from Speaker Mike Johnson, who hailed her as a “trailblazer” and a devoted public servant to Texas over nearly three decades.
Other Republican colleagues, including Rules Committee Chairman Tom Cole, extended warm wishes and gratitude to Granger for her stewardship in shaping fiscal policy during her tenure.
Cole, one of the potential candidates to succeed Granger, commended her as a trusted leader and ally in navigating budgetary matters and government funding allocations.
Republican Friction and Farewell
Despite orchestrating the approval of the final six appropriations bills along with Senate counterparts, Granger faced dissenting voices within her own party, particularly from the House Freedom Caucus members who criticized the spending package as diverging from conservative principles.
The passage of the bill was met with resistance from hard-line conservatives, leading to a significant number of Republicans voting against the legislation, ultimately underscoring the divisions within the party regarding fiscal policy.
Granger’s departure marks the end of an era as she bids adieu to a distinguished legislative career marked by integrity, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to public service.
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