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July 30, 2016
"In 1864, in the midst of the Civil War, the phrase “In God We Trust” appeared on U.S. coins which has become the unique identifier of American currency. This statement reflected the American sense that we did not trust in our material well-being but in the grace of God. It reflected the sentiments of the 54 men who, with a firm Reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, signed the Declaration of Independence. It was fitting then that, 92 years after putting the motto on our currency, on July 30,1956 President Dwight D.
July 27, 2016
Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) will hold a Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3rd in Clanton, Alabama. The event is open to the public and will afford the people of the 6th Congressional District the opportunity to ask questions and share their opinion on current events with Congressman Palmer.
July 7, 2016
Today the House passed Congressman Gary Palmer’s (R-AL) bill H.R. 4361 the Government Reform and Improvement Act with a vote of 240-181
June 23, 2016
Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) offered the following statement following the Supreme Court decision on United States v. Texas.
June 23, 2016
Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) shared a video today detailing the stories of Alabama coal miners who have been affected by the Environmental Protection Agency’s overregulation and lack of science-based policy.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
June 21, 2016
Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) introduced an amendment to H.R. 5485, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. His amendment protects religious liberty by prohibiting funds from being used to implement DC’s Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act (RHNDA).
Issues:Financial Services
June 16, 2016
Today Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) introduced the Agency Accountability Act (AAA), requiring all fines, fees, penalties, and other unappropriated funds collected by federal agencies to be transferred to the Treasury, and subject to the appropriations process.
Issues:Financial Services
June 13, 2016
Every year I have the honor and privilege of nominating outstanding students from the Sixth District of Alabama for an appointment to our nation’s service academies. Receiving an appointment to a service academy is a competitive process with each academy having an acceptance rate of less than 20%.
June 7, 2016
Congressman Palmer (R-AL) offered an amendment to H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.
Issues:Transportation
May 31, 2016
Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) will hold a Breakfast Town Hall at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 2nd in Brent, Alabama. The event is open to the public and will afford the people of the 6th Congressional District the opportunity to ask questions and share their opinion on current events with Congressman Palmer.