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© 2026 Govwatch

Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

RRepublicanAL-6 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone9
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency56
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
32
Total Statements
12
Floor Speeches
20
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Trade: 9Environment: 8Taxes: 6Healthcare: 5Immigration: 3Climate: 2Foreign Policy: 2Technology: 2Veterans: 2Infrastructure: 2Agriculture: 1China: 1Voting Rights: 1Economy: 1Gun Policy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 2

Statements (32)

Floor Speech2026-05-20BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR2076S1003
LULU'S LAW

LULU'S LAW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3642-H3643] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LULU'S LAW Mr. PALMER. Mr.…

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Press Release2026-04-28
Settling Into Sunset, Liliana Clemens

Settling Into Sunset, Liliana Clemens Settling Into Sunset, Liliana Clemens Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:19 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
The Art of Understanding, Saylor Eighmy

The Art of Understanding, Saylor Eighmy The Art of Understanding, Saylor Eighmy Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:23 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
My Ebenezer, Ever Waites

My Ebenezer, Ever Waites My Ebenezer, Ever Waites Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:28 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
Ram's Skull, Maggie Butler

Ram's Skull, Maggie Butler Ram's Skull, Maggie Butler Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:11 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
Roadblock, Patrick Ingram

Roadblock, Patrick Ingram Roadblock, Patrick Ingram Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:12 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
Rosemary Brookes, Harper Winter

Rosemary Brookes, Harper Winter Rosemary Brookes, Harper Winter Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:14 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
Sakura Sunrise, Emily Blake

Sakura Sunrise, Emily Blake Sakura Sunrise, Emily Blake Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:16 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
Silent Supplication, Emeline Edwards

Silent Supplication, Emeline Edwards Silent Supplication, Emeline Edwards Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:19 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
St. George and the Dragon, Peter Caucutt

St. George and the Dragon, Peter Caucutt St. George and the Dragon, Peter Caucutt Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:22 April 28, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-28
Too Deep For Words, Analiese Westbrook

Too Deep For Words, Analiese Westbrook Too Deep For Words, Analiese Westbrook Hope.Dawson@ma… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:27 April 28, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentTradeHR6387HRES1174
FIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACT

FIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3013-H3019] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-20TaxesTrade
HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD

HONORING THOMAS ELRED BRADFORD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2984] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THOMAS…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxesHR6409HR6398
FOREIGN EMISSIONS AND NONATTAINMENT CLARIFICATION FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT

FOREIGN EMISSIONS AND NONATTAINMENT CLARIFICATION FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2902-H2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanEconomyEnvironmentTradeHR6398HRES1174
REDUCING AND ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ACT

REDUCING AND ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2909-H2913] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27UrgentImmigrationTradeInfrastructureHR7084HRES1131
DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026

DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2782-H2788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR3617HRES1057
SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT

SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2150-H2154] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR2189HR261
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW- ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-12-19
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2025-04-30
The Altamont School, Alston McLane

The Altamont School, Alston McLane The Altamont School, Alston McLane Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 17:58 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Sara Jones

Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Sara Jones Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Sara Jones Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:05 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
The Altamont School, Isabelle Taylor

The Altamont School, Isabelle Taylor The Altamont School, Isabelle Taylor Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 17:59 May 1, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
The Altamont School, Jack Rosborough

The Altamont School, Jack Rosborough The Altamont School, Jack Rosborough Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:00 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
The Altamont School, Maggie Butler

The Altamont School, Maggie Butler The Altamont School, Maggie Butler Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:00 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
The Altamont School, Mayri Carsen

The Altamont School, Mayri Carsen The Altamont School, Mayri Carsen Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:01 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
Briarwood Christian High School, Madison Bell

Briarwood Christian High School, Madison Bell Briarwood Christian High School, Madison Bell Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:12 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
Pinson Valley High School, Erica King

Pinson Valley High School, Erica King Pinson Valley High School, Erica King Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 17:57 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Bradley Harris

Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Bradley Harris Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Bradley Harris Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:02 April 30, 2025

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Press Release2025-04-30
Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Ever Waites

Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Ever Waites Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Ever Waites Kristen.Carr@m… Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:03 April 30, 2025

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Floor Speech2025-02-27UrgentHealthcareTaxesClimateHRES161HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER GAS-FIRED... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING THE LEADERSHIP OF CONGRESSWOMAN CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

CELEBRATING THE LEADERSHIP OF CONGRESSWOMAN CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7102-H7103] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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