Summary

Texas Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger, 81, has not voted in the US House since July while reportedly dealing with dementia and living in a senior facility.

Her absence, undisclosed until media investigation, raises concerns about representation in her district and her capacity to serve.

Granger, a long-time legislator and former House Appropriations chair, announced plans to retire in 2025.

Critics argue her condition may have impacted her 2022 re-election. Local Republicans called her absence troubling amid critical votes, prompting broader debates on aging lawmakers’ transparency and governance.