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116th Congress: Spring 2019 Updates

April 17, 2019 Newsletters

The Democrats have been in charge of the House of Representatives for over 100 days now, and all they have been able to do is show the American people how extreme and incompetent they really are on the issues facing our nation. Not only have they obstructed our efforts to fund border security, their actions have made the crisis at the border worse.

Palmer Stands for Healthcare Choice for Seniors

April 12, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Stands for Healthcare Choice for Seniors

The New Congress So Far

March 12, 2019 Newsletters

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Palmer Appointed to Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

March 1, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Appointed to Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

Palmer Supports Funding for National Computer Science Forensics Institute

March 1, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Supports Funding for National Computer Forensics Institute

Palmer Calls for Protection of Children Before and After Birth

February 26, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Calls for Protection of Children Before and After Birth

Palmer Withholds Support From Spending Bill

February 14, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Withholds Support From Spending Bill

Washington, DC – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) released the following statement on the passage of H.J. Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act:

Palmer Calls for Transparency in Federal Agency Settlement Agreements

February 13, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Calls for Transparency in Federal Agency Settlement Agreements

Palmer Nominates 30 Students to U.S. Service Academies

February 8, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Nominates 30 Students to U.S. Service Academies

Palmer Applauds President's Call for Unity in State of the Union Address

February 6, 2019 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921

Palmer Applauds President’s Call for Unity in State of the Union Address

In The News

Alabama lawmakers on the debate to defund Planned Parenthood

September 20, 2015

By: Lauren Walsh, ABC 33/40

Alabama lawmakers on the debate to defund Planned Parenthood

In Washington, House Republicans are working to defund Planned Parenthood. The house passed a bill this-morning that freezes funding to Planned Parenthood for one year. If it clears the senate, the White House already said the president would veto it.

Issues:

Right to Life

Alabama Republicans vote to defund Planned Parenthood

September 18, 2015

By: Howard Koplowitz, AL.com

Alabama Republicans vote to defund Planned Parenthood

All six Republican members of Alabama's House delegation voted in favor Friday of two anti-abortion bills, including a one-year moratorium on funding to Planned Parenthood.

Issues:

Right to Life

U.S. House of Representatives: Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2015

By: Elizabeth Lauten, Alabama Today

U.S. House of Representatives: Sept. 14-18

The U.S. House of Representatives returned last week after a month-long recess. On Monday, the House is not in session, and on Tuesday, the House is in pro-forma session. On Wednesday evening, Members return for regular order and the House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules.

Issues:

Judiciary, Right to Life

Dave Brat toppled the GOP establishment, now he’s asking Alabama to help him do it again

September 4, 2015

By: Elizabeth Beshears, Yellowhammer News

Dave Brat toppled the GOP establishment, now he’s asking Alabama to help him do it again

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Virginia Congressman Dave Brat made international headlines in 2014 when he defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary. On Friday, Brat came to the Yellowhammer State to highlight his teamwork with some of Alabama’s most conservative members of Congress.

Issues:

Budget, Foreign Affairs

Alabama Congressmen applaud scheduled Planned Parenthood hearing

September 2, 2015

By: Elizabeth Beshears, Yellowhammer News

Alabama Congressmen applaud scheduled Planned Parenthood hearing

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judicial Committee Wednesday announced it has scheduled the first hearing on abortion provider Planned Parenthood, ensuring that the controversy over fetal tissue takes center stage when Congress returns from recess next week. The hearing, titled “Planned Parenthood Exposed: Examining the Horrific Abortion Practices at the Nation’s Largest Abortion Provider,” will likely be the first of many such hearings for Planned Parenthood this fall.

Issues:

Judiciary, Right to Life

Palmer: Iran nuclear deal ‘a disaster’

September 1, 2015

By: Neal Wagner, Shelby County Reporter

Palmer: Iran nuclear deal ‘a disaster’

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:

Defense, Energy and the Environment, Foreign Affairs, National Security

HFD receives $176,191 grant for emergency vehicle

September 1, 2015

By: Graham Brooks, Shelby County Reporter

HFD receives $176,191 grant for emergency vehicle

HELENA–The Helena Fire Department has learned that it will be the new recipient of a much needed new emergency medical/operations vehicle through a grant received from the Department of Homeland Security. Congressman Gary Palmer announced on Aug. 31 that the Helena Fire Department received an Assistance to Firefighters grant for $176,191. The department’s application competed against thousands through a peer review process for a portion of federal funding.

Issues:

Homeland Security

Rep. Gary Palmer visits Vestavia Hills

August 31, 2015

By: Erica Techo

Rep. Gary Palmer visits Vestavia Hills

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.

Issues:

Budget, Defense, Energy and the Environment, Foreign Affairs, National Security, Overregulation, Spending Cuts and Debt

Rep. Gary Palmer holds town hall in Vestavia Hills

August 31, 2015

By: Edward Burch, ABC 33/40

Rep. Gary Palmer holds town hall in Vestavia Hills

https://www.abc3340.com/clip/11809499/palmer-in-vestavia-hills

VESTAVIA HILLS - AL -

Tonight, Alabama voters in the sixth district got a chance to meet their Congressman.

Issues:

Defense, Foreign Affairs, National Security

Palmer slams Iran deal at Vestavia Hills town hall

August 31, 2015

By: Howard Koplowitz, AL.com

Palmer slams Iran deal at Vestavia Hills town hall

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, strongly criticized the pending nuclear deal with Iran during a town hall meeting Monday night at Vestavia Hills City Hall. The agreement was the most asked about topic during the meeting along with frustration over Republican congressional leaders.

Issues:

Defense, Foreign Affairs, National Security