Gary J. Palmer
Republican · AL-6 · U.S. House
Bio
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.
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Issue profile
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“You Will Kill Me”: Protester Dragged Out as GOP Debates Medicaid CutsRepublicans contending with the prospective damage of their Medicaid cuts have decided to simply brush the protests of their constituents as “misinformation.” Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee went back and forth Tuesday on who exactly would…
The New Republic · May 13, 2025
Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcyLeaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said they are investigating how 23andMe’s bankruptcy might affect customers’ data. Representatives Brett Guthrie, Gus Bilirakis, and Gary Palmer (all Republicans) sent a letter Thursday to the genetic test…
Biztoc.com · April 20, 2025
Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcy3The leaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said they are investigating how 23andMe’s bankruptcy might affect customers’ data. Representatives Brett Guthrie, Gus Bilirakis, and Gary Palmer (all Republicans) sent a letter Thursday to the genetic…
Biztoc.com · April 19, 2025
House GOP resolution would overturn Biden's gas water heater banRep. Gary Palmer of Alabama introduced a resolution to overturn President Biden's recent ban on natural gas-fired water heaters by 2029.
Fox News · January 15, 2025
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