Press Releases

Palmer Applauds Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Policy Institute on Marriage Decision

March 4, 2015

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer, a co-founder and former President of the Alabama Policy Institute, applauds the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision concerning Alabama’s marriage laws, and further applauds the Alabama Policy Institute for bringing the case:

Palmer Gratefully Accepts Army Seal from Major General Theodore Harrison

March 3, 2015

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For Immediate Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer met with Major General Theodore Harrison, the Commanding General of the Army Contracting Command stationed in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Major General Harrison presented Palmer with an Army seal and congratulations from the Army:

Palmer Votes Against Bill Funding Obama’s Unconstitutional Executive Action

March 3, 2015

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For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer voted against a bill that would allow for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds to go toward President Obama’s unconstitutional executive action concerning immigration, and is deeply disappointed that the bill passed:

Palmer Welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Affirms Strong Alliance with Israel

March 2, 2015

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March 2, 2015 For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer issued the following statement in regards to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before Congress:

Palmer Statement on President Obama’s Veto of the Keystone Pipeline

February 24, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer expressed disappointment and strong disapproval of President Obama's decision to veto S.1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act:

Issues:Energy and the Environment

Palmer Sends Oversight Letter Concerning Abuses in the Railroad Occupational Disability Program

February 18, 2015

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For Immediate Release Congressman Gary Palmer, a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released a letter today sent to the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) regarding serious ongoing concerns with the railroad occupational disability program.

Palmer Urges Senate to Pass DHS Funding In Light of Court Ruling Enjoining Obama’s Unconstitutional Executive Action

February 17, 2015

Press Release

February 17, 2015
For Immediate Release

Congressman Gary Palmer issued the following statement after a court in the Southern District of Texas issued a ruling to enjoin President Obama's unilateral and unconstitutional executive action related to immigration.

"This ruling is the first step in restoring constitutional governance by respecting and upholding the separation of powers. The ruling should come as no surprise to the Obama Administration or members of Congress given the clear lack of constitutional authority to support President Obama's executive order.

Palmer Statement on Senate Filibuster of Homeland Security Funding Bill

February 6, 2015

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer issued the following statement after three attempts to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were filibustered in the Senate:

Palmer Comments on 11th Circuit Decision to Deny Stay on Gay Marriage Decision

February 3, 2015

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"I believe marriage is between one man and one woman, as do a large majority of the people of Alabama. The recent court decisions are troubling and disappointing. Unelected judges are achieving a political end that has been rejected by the electorate.

Palmer Statement on the Vote to Repeal Obamacare

February 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer issued the following statement after voting to repeal Obamacare: