Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1481, introduced by Representative Craig Goldman and co-sponsored by a large number of Representatives from Texas and other states, would formally honor the life and legacy of the late Kay Granger. The resolution outlines her distinguished career, highlighting her as the first woman to serve as mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, and the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. It also recognizes her significant role as the first Republican woman to chair the House Committee on Appropriations.
The bill specifically recognizes Granger's nearly 28 years of service in the House, her involvement in various committees including Appropriations, and her advocacy for national defense. It also mentions her role in naming a Navy ship after Fort Worth and her authorship of the Monuments Men Recognition Act. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and directs the Clerk of the House to send them a copy.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 13, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. As a resolution honoring an individual, its passage would signify the House's recognition of Granger's contributions.
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Timeline
13 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1481 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1481, introduced by Representative Craig Goldman and co-sponsored by a large number of Representatives from Texas and other states, would formally honor the life and legacy of the late Kay Granger. The resolution outlines her distinguished career, highlighting her as the first woman to serve as mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, and the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. It also recognizes her significant role as the first Republican woman to chair the House Committee on Appropriations. The bill specifically recognizes Granger's nearly 28 years of service in the House, her involvement in various committees including Appropriations, and her advocacy for national defense. It also mentions her role in naming a Navy ship after Fort Worth and her authorship of the Monuments Men Recognition Act. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and directs the Clerk of the House to send them a copy. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 13, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. As a resolution honoring an individual, its passage would signify the House's recognition of Granger's contributions.
- Has H.Res. 1481 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1481. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1481?
- H.Res. 1481 was sponsored by Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), with 64 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1481?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (13 Aug 2026).
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