Press Releases

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Palmer and Norman Introduce Bill to Push for Accurate Abortion Reporting

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), along with Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC), has introduced H.R. 3580, the Ensuring Accurate & Complete Data Reporting Act. H.R. 3580 seeks to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

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Palmer Announces 2019 U.S. Service Academy Appointments

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) is proud to announce that 12 students from Alabama's Sixth District have been accepted to United States Service Academies. They 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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Palmer Applauds University of Alabama for Returning Major Donation

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Palmer Introduces PLANE Act to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) has introduced the PLANE Act, the Prohibiting Local Airports from Neglecting Enforcement Act (H.R. 2955). This legislation would withhold federal grants from airports that violate grant agreements, including refusal to cooperate with government entities, such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Oak Mountain Student Wins 2019 Congressional Art Competition

Birmingham, AL – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) announced Nylah Bluiett, a student at Oak Mountain High School, as the winner of the Sixth District's 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

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Palmer Stands for Healthcare Choice for Seniors

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) recently reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act (H.R. 2108), which would allow senior citizens to opt out of Medicare without losing their Social Security benefits. Companion legislation was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT).

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Palmer Appointed to Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

Washington, D.C. – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has announced Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) as one of the new members who will serve on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Congressman Palmer released the following statement:

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Palmer Supports Funding for National Computer Forensics Institute

Washington, D.C. – H.J. Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which recently passed and was signed by the President, included $25 million for the National Criminal Forensics Institute (NCFI) in Hoover, AL. These funds were requested by Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), who released the following statement: