FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, the Republican chairwoman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, said Wednesday she will not seek reelection in 2024 after nearly three decades in Congress.
Granger, 80, is the nation's longest-serving GOP congresswoman and was first elected in 1996.
Her decision ends a barrier-breaking career that included serving as Fort Worth's first female mayor and Texas' first GOP congresswoman.
Granger was among the Republicans who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan's bid to become House speaker.
She said she will work with new Speaker Mike Johnson “to advance our conservative agenda" for the remainder of her term.
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