Congressman Aderholt Praises Kay Granger As She Announces Retirement

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) released the following statement regarding the announcement by House Appropriations Chair Kay Granger, (R-TX) that she will not seek reelection.

“We are all sad to see the news that Kay will be leaving Congress. Kay has not only been a dedicated advocate for her constituents back in Texas, she has also been a champion of fiscal responsibility, both as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and ultimately as its leader,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt. “Kay and I were elected the same year, and over the years she has been a fighter, a great leader on the Appropriations Committee, and she has been a friend.

“Kay’s shoes will not be easily filled. But in borrowing directly from her retirement announcement, I’m confident that our party is ready to choose, at the appropriate time, a new appropriations leader ‘to step up and take the mantle and be a strong and fierce representative for the people.’ Of course, for right now, I look forward to working with Chair Granger over the next year as we finish this year’s appropriations process and begin work on Fiscal Year 2025.

“The American people have made it clear they are tired of funding the operations of the federal government through unending continuing resolutions. They want the 12 appropriations bills to be brought to the floor for an up or down vote.  And they want those bills to reflect the fact we are more than $33 trillion dollars in debt.

“Kay has made great progress in changing that culture, and it will be up to the next leader of the House Appropriations Committee to continue those reforms.  As newly elected Speaker Johnson said last week, the People’s House is back in business, but I know he doesn’t want it to be business as usual.  I wholeheartedly agree.

“When the time comes, and our Conference gives thought to who they want to take up the mantle of House Appropriations, I will be considering, and most certainly praying, about how I could use my talents and experience to advance our party’s message and goals, which is ultimately about making this nation strong again, respected again, and of course fiscally responsible again.”

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