Press Releases

For Immediate Release Washington D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer, a member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, expresses deep concern over the allegations of sexual misconduct and bureaucratic unaccountability at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Serious allegations have arisen that DEA agents have been involved in soliciting prostitutes and other sexual misconduct while in Cartagena, Colombia. This conduct may have also led to communications devices and credentials being compromised:

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer is deeply concerned about the announced ‘framework’ agreement concerning Iran’s nuclear program. Noting that Iran is the foremost state sponsor of terrorism in the world and that it is responsible for the deaths of many Americans, he issues the following statement: “Iran’s drive to obtain nuclear capability is a serious problem and there is bipartisan concern about this grave threat. Although the deal has limited details, even those limited ones leave cause for concern. The framework, on its face, is far from the original purpose of the talks. Furthermore, I do not believe Iran intends to abide by any agreement it makes.

For Immediate Release: Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer wishes to welcome President Obama to the State of Alabama, and offer the following statement: “As an Alabamian, I want to welcome President Obama to my state. Alabama is a diverse state, famous for its wonderful people, thriving industries, top-flight institutions of higher education, and world-class sports. I hope President Obama enjoys our southern hospitality.

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer voted for the Republican budget resolution that was passed by the House today and offers the following statement: “We face a fiscal crisis in America. We spend more than we earn and then try to pretend deficits don’t matter.

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Gary Palmer voted for two bills on the House floor, H.R. 1029, The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, and H.R. 1030, The Secret Science Reform Act, which he had previously supported as a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee. These bills make positive reforms to the EPA to enforce accountability and transparency.