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January 8, 2021

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

Palmer Mourns Loss of Capitol Police Officer

Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – After suffering injuries during the protests at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick has died. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:


January 7, 2021

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

Palmer Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) has released the following statement regarding the violent demonstrations of January 6 at the U.S. Capitol:


January 6, 2021

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

Palmer Announces Intent to Support Constitutional Elections

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement with many of his colleagues announcing their intent to reject some electors, those where they believe a clear constitutional violation has occurred. Congressman Palmer issued the following statement:


January 5, 2021

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

Palmer Offers Condolences on Passing of Dr. Bill Stewart

Washington, D.C. – Dr. Bill Stewart, an Alabama historian and longtime professor of political science at the University of Alabama, died on Sunday, January 3rd, at age 81. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:


January 3, 2021

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

Palmer Sworn in for Fourth Term in U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) was sworn in for his fourth term representing Alabama's Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Palmer released the following statement after taking the oath of office:


December 22, 2020

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

Palmer Legislation Passes Senate


December 21, 2020

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

Palmer Supports Appropriations & COVID-19 Relief Bill


December 21, 2020

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

Team of Two Students from Alabama School of Fine Arts Wins 2020 Congressional App Challenge


December 8, 2020

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

Palmer Votes in Favor of NDAA

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement today after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):


December 4, 2020

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

Palmer Criticizes Pelosi for Prioritizing Marijuana as Americans Struggle

Washington, D.C. – This week in Washington, Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House of Representatives into session, prioritizing votes on legislation that would legalize marijuana and ban private ownership of exotic animals. Congressman Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement: