The United States Congress is currently a far cry from the vision the Founding Fathers had for it. They envisaged individuals going to Washington, D.C. to voice the concerns of their constituents for a limited term before relinquishing their position to allow for new perspectives. This rotation was not only intended to infuse fresh ideas but also to ensure that lawmakers would personally experience the repercussions of the laws they established. Regrettably, this principle is hardly evident in today’s political landscape. A striking example of this deviation can be found in Texas, where a Congresswoman went missing; the circumstances of her reappearance will only deepen the public’s disdain for the political system.
The missing Congresswoman in question is Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), who represents Texas’ 12th Congressional District, which includes the Fort Worth area west of Dallas in Tarrant County. Granger’s last known vote in the House appears to be in July when she voted “no” on HR8998, a bill that would reduce the salary of Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticides Program Ya-Wei (Jake) Lee to $1. Since then, she has no recorded votes.Â
