Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, has died at the age of 87 after battling metastatic breast cancer. Lowey served in Congress for 32 years, fighting for women, children, and families. She was known for her bipartisan spirit and dedication to her constituents and all Americans. Lowey's family plans to hold a private funeral and burial followed by a memorial service at a later date.