Gary Palmer
Sourced recordU.S. House - AL District 06 · Congressional District 6
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Profile Snapshot
Gary James Palmer is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 6th congressional district since 2015. His district includes the wealthier parts of Birmingham, as well as most of its suburbs. Before becoming an elected official, Palmer co-founded and served as the longtime president of the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think tank. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialGary Palmer is a candidate for U.S. House - AL District 06profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,880,021.71 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Palmer Celebrates Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling
- VerifiedPublic statement: Palmer Bill to Prevent Improper Payments Passes House
- VerifiedPublic statement: Palmer Votes in Favor of Funding ICE, CBP
- VerifiedPublic statement: Palmer Applauds House Passage of Lulu’s Law
- VerifiedPublic statement: Palmer Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gary Palmer - BirminghamWatch
- VerifiedNews coverage: US House passes Palmer’s anti-fraud bill - Alabama Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Representative Gary Palmer's ZOMBIE Act to Combat Improper Payments Passes House - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Gary Palmer talks about issues affecting you - WBRC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Champions of Rural America: U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer of Alabama on Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Farmers - RFD-TV
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer: Caesar Rodney and the Declaration of Independence - 1819 News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Palmer wins Republican primary for Alabama's 6th Congressional District - HooverSun.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer to run for U.S. House speaker - Alabama Reflector
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-11: Received in the Senate.
2026-03-18: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
2026-04-28: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 544.
2025-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2025-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-07-14: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-17: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-11-02: On agreeing to the Palmer amendment (A072) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-10-26: On agreeing to the Palmer amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Public Statements
b"> Home Media Press Releases June 24, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 Palmer Bill to Prevent Improper Payments Passes House June 10, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) ’s bill, H.R. 8467, the Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended (ZOMBIE) Act, passed the House of Representatives. The ZOMBIE Act aims to prevent government was
dia evo-media-object mt-4 mb-4"> Palmer Celebrates Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling June 24, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 June 10, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) ’s bill, H.R. 8467, the Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended (ZOMBIE) Act, passed the House of Representatives. The ZOMBIE Act aims to prevent government waste, f
ease For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) ’s bill, H.R. 8467, the Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended (ZOMBIE) Act, passed the House of Representatives. The ZOMBIE Act aims to prevent government waste, fraud, and abuse by taking proactive steps to limit improper payments by government agencies. June 9, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON
Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Martin (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) voted in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act. Following the passage of this legislation, Rep. Palmer released the following statement: May 20, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Dawson (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 1003, Lulu’s Law. This legislation was introduced in the Senate by
class="col-auto"> Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Dawson (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 1003, Lulu’s Law. This legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and in the House by Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06). May 18, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Dawson (202) 225-4921 BIRMINGHAM, AL – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) is pleased to announce Ever Waites from Westm
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