Gary J. Palmer
Recent News About Gary J. Palmer
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Lawmakers condemn Mexican government over Vulcan Materials port seizure
In response to the Mexican Government’s continued efforts to seize Vulcan Materials' deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico’s actions. Regarding the letter, Rep. Palmer released the following statement:
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Rep. Gary Palmer to host meet and greet in district
Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) and his staff will host a Meet and Greet on September 3, 2024. This event is open to the public, allowing residents of the Sixth Congressional District to ask questions and share their opinions on current events directly with Rep. Palmer and his team.
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Rep. Gary Palmer criticizes Vice President Harris after CNN interview
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Following Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with CNN, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement expressing his concerns about her suitability for the presidency.
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Palmer announces appointments for eight Alabama students to US service academies
Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) has announced that eight students from Alabama’s Sixth District have been accepted to United States Service Academies. These students will continue their education at one of the Service Academies and subsequently serve at least five years in the U.S. military.
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Rep. Palmer introduces new legislation for shark attack warnings
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) introduced Lulu’s Law to the U.S. House of Representatives today. The law is named after Lulu Gribbin of Mountain Brook, Alabama, who is recovering from a shark attack that occurred in June 2024.
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Alabama representatives condemn Mexican government over seizure attempts on Vulcan Materials' land
Representatives Gary Palmer (AL-06), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Barry Moore (AL-02), Mike Rogers (AL-03), and Dale Strong (AL-05) issued a statement addressing the Mexican government's continued attempts to seize land owned by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer.
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Palmer questions Secret Service director on security lapse during Trump assassination attempt
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) participated in the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing questioning Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump.
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Palmer comments on President Biden's withdrawal from presidential race
Following the announcement of President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement addressing the situation.
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Palmer votes in favor of SAVE Act citing election integrity concerns
Following his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement addressing concerns about election integrity.
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Palmer introduces resolution condemning backers of campus antisemitic protests
In response to the recent surge of antisemitic protests on college campuses, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) introduced a House Resolution to disapprove of the protests and those funding them. Following the introduction of the resolution, Rep. Palmer released the following statement:
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Palmer supports military pay raises and restrictions on defense spending
Following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Service Member Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement.
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Rep. Palmer votes to hold AG Garland in contempt over Biden interview recordings
Washington, D.C. – Following his vote to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement expressing his concerns.
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Palmer calls Trump verdict "act of political assassination
Washington, D.C. – Following yesterday's announcement of the verdict in the trial of President Trump, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:
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Briarwood student wins 2024 Sixth District Congressional Art Competition
On May 10, 2024, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) announced Chloe Lowery, a student at Briarwood Christian High School, as the winner of the Sixth District's 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
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Representative Gary Palmer criticizes National Public Radio for alleged bias
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) has criticized National Public Radio (NPR) for its alleged ideological bias. His comments followed a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled “Examining Accusations of Ideological Bias at NPR, a Taxpayer Funded News Entity.”
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Palmer Congratulates Hoover Air Force JROTC On Successful Competition Season
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) extended his congratulations to Hoover High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) for their achievements in the recent competition season. “Congratulations to Hoover High School’s Air Force JROTC on an outstanding competition season,” said Rep. Palmer. He further commended the team's success by stating, “This season, the team brought home 50 trophies from competitions and placed in three events at Nationals. The team’s hard work paid off, and they have made the city of Hoover proud. I look...
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Biden's Weakness Has Endangered America and Our Allies, Palmer Claims
Washington, D.C. – Following the vote series on the Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Acts and the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) shared his concerns about the current administration. Representative Palmer expressed grave concerns about President Biden's foreign policy decisions, stating, "Because of the weakness displayed by President Biden, our nation and our allies around the globe are in grave danger."Rep. Palmer continued to highlight the implications of what he perceives as weakness in...
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Palmer Energy Bill Passes House
Washington, D.C. – Following the passage of his bill, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement expressing gratitude for the support received from his colleagues. Palmer emphasized that the bill marks a significant step towards securing American energy and reducing energy costs, stating, “I appreciate the support of my colleagues in passing the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act. This is a major step towards securing American energy and reducing energy costs. This is a win for the American people.”Palmer...
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Palmer Votes Against Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) voted against the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY24 and expressed his concerns regarding the current appropriations process. In a statement released following his vote, Palmer highlighted the shortcomings of the legislation and the need for reform.“This legislation is just another example of an appropriations process that is broken. Sadly, there is no real desire to fix the process so that we pass transparent appropriations bills before the required June 30th deadline,” said Rep. Palmer.Palmer...
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Biden Threatens Veto on Palmer Energy Bill; Palmer Responds
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the White House released a statement of administration policy announcing President Biden would veto H.R. 1023, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act, should it reach his desk. H.R. 1023 was introduced by Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06). Following this announcement, Rep. Palmer responded by criticizing the President's stance."At a time when our national debt is out of control and families are struggling to make ends meet, President Biden is determined to make things worse," said Rep. Palmer. "H.R. 1023 would reign in...