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Gary James Palmer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Palmer has focused on issues such as energy independence and national security during his tenure in Congress. He has been vocal about the need to reduce dependence on foreign nations, particularly China, for critical resources. Palmer's legislative efforts often reflect his commitment to conservative principles and the interests of his constituents in Alabama.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 300, the Settlement Agreement Information Database Act. The principle of open government is a hallmark of our system of governing, dating as far back as the Enlightenment. The open government doctrine…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Charles ``Red'' Farmer. Mr. Farmer was born on October 15, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee. He began racing cars in the 1940s and is still competing today at the age of 90, having recently raced…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Dr. Frank M. Barker, Jr., who passed away on December 27, 2021. Dr. Barker was a humble man of great faith who lived his life in faithful service to his savior, Jesus Christ: loving and serving…
Madam Speaker, I rise this evening with a heavy but grateful heart, heavy with the grief that comes from losing a friend but very grateful for having such a friend and colleague as Don Young. Congressman Don Young was truly an iconic…
Madam Speaker, I have been asked many times this week about my thoughts on the address to Congress by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. I was moved and inspired by his commitment to the defense of his stricken nation and its…
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for his leadership. A lot has been said about the Congressional Budget Office scoring the Build Back Better bill, that it increases the deficit by $3 trillion, putting truth to the lie that…
Madam Speaker, I was detained and missed the vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 335. Stated against:
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Louisiana, Representative Johnson, for arranging this Special Order to highlight the deviously entitled Women's Health Protection Act and for giving us the opportunity to speak up for the unborn. With…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 2467. This misguided bill treats all PFAS chemicals the same way, creating a de facto ban on many lifesaving products that Americans rely on. By voting for this bill, my Democratic colleagues are…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This bill codifies the Hyde amendment which ensures that taxpayer dollars aren't spent on abortions. For over 40 years, both Democrats and Republicans…
Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate a life well-lived. Frederick Aurelius ``Rele'' Evans passed away last month at the age of 94. After graduating high school in Tuscaloosa, he joined the Navy. After his service, he enrolled at Tulane…
Madam Speaker, with the stroke of his pen, President Biden canceled more than the Keystone XL pipeline. He canceled the jobs of over 1,000 men and women. Each one of these jobs is a real person with real hopes for themselves and their…
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