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October 9, 2015
Friday, October 9, US Representatives Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted for HR702, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The bill would end the ban on the export of crude oil.
New advances in oil extraction recovery technology have vastly increased America's recoverable oil and gas reserves. Conservatives and business interests argue that the 1970s era ban now hampers America's ability to compete in international energy markets.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
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September 17, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), a member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, participated in a joint hearing between the Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Natural Resources Committee on the Animas River spill, an environmental spill of contaminated mine water that was created by contractors working on the behest of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy testified at this hearing.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
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September 11, 2015
Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, participated in a hearing with various state experts on the effects of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ‘Clean Power Plan,’ a rule which would require states to meet certain standards for carbon emissions. State experts testified that that this rule will harm the economies of their states and destroy jobs.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
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September 9, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, participated in a hearing on the Animas River spill. The Animas River spill occurred when government contractors, working on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), spilled an estimated 3 million gallons of wastewater full of heavy metals from the Gold King Mine into the Animas River, which empties into the San Juan River. The result has been massive contamination in three states: Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
September 1, 2015
ALABASTER – U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer said he “really can’t find anything good” in the Iran nuclear deal pending before Congress, and said it will be “a disaster” if it is approved.
During a Sept. 1 town hall meeting at the Alabaster City Hall, Palmer, who is serving his first term representing Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, said the pending nuclear deal could possibly give Islamic extremists access to atomic weapons.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 31, 2015
Rep. Gary Palmer held a town hall meeting at Vestavia Hills City Hall on Monday night.
“He has taken on the tough issues out there, and he hasn’t backed down, and that’s one of the things I think I like about him – he stands his ground,” said Mayor Alberto Zaragoza.
August 27, 2015
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson of North Dakota issued a temporary injunction against the controversial “Waters of the United States” rule Thursday which would have given the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unprecedented authority over irrigation, puddles, and ditches.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 26, 2015
Friday, August 21 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) announced in a statement that he strongly opposes the EPA’s newly proposed rule on methane emissions that will apply to new or modified oil or natural gas sources. Palmer warned that the effect of the strict new rules will be to discourage the development of America’s vast untapped energy reserves and to increase the cost of energy. Rep. Palmer cited a study conducted by the University of Texas in coordination with the Environmental Defense Fund, Palmer noted that methane admissions represented approximately 0.38 percent of the total natural gas withdrawal and production in 2012.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 24, 2015
Congressman Gary Palmer had lunch with some of Pelham’s first responders at Louie’s Fine Foods on Aug. 21. Palmer addressed concerns with the Iran deal, the EPA, healthcare, Planned Parenthood and more, giving attendees an update on Washington.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
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August 21, 2015
Washington, DC – Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), a member of the Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, strongly opposes the EPA’s newly proposed rule on methane emissions that will apply to new or modified oil or natural gas sources. The effect will be to discourage the development of America’s vast untapped energy reserves and to increase the cost of energy. This will disproportionately hurt the poorest and most vulnerable Americans.
Issues:Energy and the Environment