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  • GRANGER, KAY
Experience: House: District 12, 1997-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,236,100Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: William 'Mac' M. Thornberry
    Gender: Female
    Family: Divorced; 3 Children
    Birth Date: 01/18/1943
    Birth Place: Greenville, TX
    Home City: Fort Worth, TX
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    BS, Texas Wesleyan University, 1965

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
    Assistant Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1989-1995
    Member, Fort Worth City Council, 1989-1991

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Chair
    Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Advisory Council, United States Conference of Mayors
    Co-Chair, Anti-Terrorism Caucus
    Member, Army Caucus
    Member, Congressional Advisory Committee, National Endowment for Democracy
    Member, Congressional Air Power Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Iraqi Women's Caucus
    Member, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
    Member, Congressional Wine Caucus
    Member, House and Senate Working Group on Aerospace and Defense
    Member, Unfunded Mandates Task Force
    Vice-Chair, House Republican Conference, 2006
    Member, Speaker's Drug Task Force, 1997-2002
    Member, Speaker's Health Task Force, 1997-2002
    Member, Fort Worth Zoning Commission, 1981-1989

Professional Experience

    Former High School English/Journalism Teacher
    Author, What's Right About America: Celebrating Our Nation's Values, 2006
    Owner, Kay Granger Insurance, 1978-1996

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Board of Visitors, United States Air Force Academy
    Member, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
    Member, Components Congressional Members Organization, National Guard and Reserve
    Member, Daughters of the American Revolution
    Member, Development Council, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University
    Member, First United Methodist Church
    Member, Fort Worth Executives Roundtable
    Board Member, International Republican Institute
    Member, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
    Member, Southwestern University
    Member, Wednesday's Child Board
    Member, Women and Politics Institute, American University

Additional Information

Awards:

    Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award, National Association of Manufacturers
    Texas Women's Hall of Fame Member
    Global War on Terrorism Coin, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's
    Small Business Champion Award
    Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame Member
    Tax Fighter Award, National Tax Limitation Committee
    Comanche Indian Award
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce
    Jefferson Award, Citizens for Sound Economy
    Hope Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
    Semper Fidelis Award, United States Marine Corps
    Air Force Foundation Award
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice
Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier
Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare
Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Support
Total: 86
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/18/2017 H.R.2532 To realign structures and reallocate resources in the Federal Government in keeping with the core belief that families are the best protection for children and the bedrock of any society to bolster United States diplomacy targeted at ensuring that every child can grow up in a permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving family, and to ensure that intercountry adoption to the United States becomes a viable and fully developed option for providing families for children in need, and for other purposes. 05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/31/2017 H.R.769 Safeguard Israel Act of 2017 01/31/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/15/2016 H.R.5912 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 07/15/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 537.  (All Actions)
07/29/2015 H.Con.Res.64 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men. 07/29/2015 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
06/15/2015 H.R.2772 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 06/15/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.  (All Actions)
03/31/2015 H.R.1201 Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 03/31/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/27/2014 H.R.5013 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 06/27/2014 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.  (All Actions)
06/09/2014 H.R.4474 To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes. 06/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
06/09/2014 H.R.3658 Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 06/09/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-116. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
04/16/2014 H.R.4143 Children in Families First Act of 2014 04/16/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
01/09/2014 H.R.3323 Children in Families First Act of 2013 01/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/30/2013 H.R.2855 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 07/30/2013 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.  (All Actions)
05/25/2012 H.R.5857 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 05/25/2012 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.  (All Actions)
11/17/2011 H.R.2992 Taiwan Airpower Modernization Act of 2011 11/17/2011 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
06/03/2011 H.Res.295 Promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with this disease. 06/03/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/11/2011 H.R.912 Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act 03/11/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/04/2011 H.R.636 Affordable Health Care Expansion Act of 2011 03/04/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
09/22/2010 H.Res.1643 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of RadioShack Corporation's original listing as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange. 09/22/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
06/28/2010 H.R.5374 To provide for the reimbursement of attorney fees incurred by a member of the Armed Forces who retains private counsel in response to certain charges brought against the member under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn. 06/28/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
02/25/2010 H.Res.1114 Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. 02/25/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
Total: 1591
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/13/2010 H.R.5882 To deauthorize appropriation of funds to carry out the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
10/08/2010 H.R.1177 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act
09/30/2010 H.Con.Res.319 Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
09/30/2010 H.R.4505 To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces. Passed Yea
09/29/2010 H.R.6284 To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating, based on material composition, any type of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle.
09/28/2010 H.Res.1605 Recognizing the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the expeditious and safe trip home to the United States and commending the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women.
09/28/2010 H.Res.1485 Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
09/28/2010 H.Res.1421 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and the heroic actions of both the crew and those working at mission control in Houston, Texas, for bringing the three astronauts, Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert, home to Earth safely.
09/22/2010 H.J.Res.96 Making full-year continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 at lower, previous year levels, and for other purposes.
09/15/2010 H.R.5141 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
09/15/2010 H.R.1521 Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009
09/15/2010 H.R.211 Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2009
08/05/2010 H.R.5138 International Megan's Law of 2010
07/30/2010 H.Con.Res.311 To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services.
07/29/2010 H.R.5939 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
07/26/2010 H.Res.1525 Honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of "To Kill a Mockingbird", a classic American novel authored by Nelle Harper Lee of Monroeville, Alabama.
07/26/2010 H.Res.1279 Calling for an appeal of the ruling which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.
07/22/2010 H.Res.1553 Expressing support for the State of Israel's right to defend Israeli sovereignty, to protect the lives and safety of the Israeli people, and to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within reasonable time to protect against such an immediate and existential threat to the State of Israel.
07/20/2010 H.R.5790 To extend the expenditure deadline for the social services block grant funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita.
07/15/2010 H.R.5745 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
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