Press Releases

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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:

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Palmer Calls for Protection of Children Before and After Birth

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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:

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Palmer Calls for Transparency in Federal Agency Settlement Agreements

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer's (R-AL) Settlement Agreement Information Database Act (SAID Act), H.R. 995, passed the House of Representatives today. The legislation would bring clarity and accountability to the litigation activity of federal agencies.

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Palmer Nominates 30 Students to U.S. Service Academies

Birmingham, AL – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) is pleased to announce that 30 students from Alabama's Sixth Congressional District have received nominations to attend the U.S. Service Academies. The nominees were recognized at a reception held for them and their families at Vestavia Hills City Hall on February 4^th.

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

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement after attending President Trump's State of the Union Address.