Palmer Receives Subcommittee Assignments
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer, a member of the Oversight and Government Reform, and Space, Science and Technology Committees has received three subcommittee assignments. Palmer will serve on the Space, Science and Technology Subcommittees on Environment, and Research and Technology. He will also serve on the Interior Subcommittee for Oversight and Government Reform.
The Subcommittee on Research and Technology has jurisdiction over matters relating to science policy, mathematics, education, university research and biomedical engineering.
Subcommittee Chairwoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) said, "I am pleased to work with Congressman Palmer and I am certain his decades of experience in policy will be very valuable in helping the subcommittee find ways to improve our research and technology policy."
The Subcommittee on Environment has jurisdiction over the EPA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA earth science.
Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-OK), the subcommittee chairman, welcomed his new colleague, saying "Gary Palmer is a strong conservative voice that has been outspoken against EPA overreach for years. I look forward to working with him both on the Environment subcommittee and in Congress."
The Subcommittee on Interior has jurisdiction over the EPA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior.
"I look forward to working with Congressman Palmer on the Interior subcommittee and I believe he will be a strong voice in holding government accountable to the American people," said Congressman Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), the Chairman of the Interior subcommittee.
"I am pleased with each of these subcommittee assignments. Each fits well with my background, and the issues they deal with are particularly relevant to the people of Alabama's 6th Congressional District. I am looking forward to working with the other members on these subcommittees." said Palmer.
Palmer is also a member of the Committee on the Budget, which has no subcommittees.
For any additional questions, contact:
Cliff Smith, (202) 225-4921, clifford.smith@mail.house.gov
U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Space, Science and Technology. Visit Palmer online at his website or via Facebook,Twitter or Instagram.