As the 119th Congress gets down to business, many Americans hope that at least a few of the ways of the swamp will be eradicated. New members have been sworn in, and they are expected to bring lots of fresh perspectives and new ideas. But there are a few lingering items from the previous Congress that need some attention. One of those is the case of a Texas Congresswoman whose vote was needed during a crucial time, but no one knew where she was. Well, she was found, but the story gets even stranger.
In December, I brought you the story of Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), who represented Texas’ 12th Congressional District, which includes Fort Worth and areas to the west. Granger’s colleagues had last seen and heard from her in July of 2024 when she last cast a vote in the House of Representatives. Her offices were closed, and no one could reach her. She was ultimately found in a memory care and assisted living facility, and it was reported that she had been found “confused and wandering her neighborhood.”