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© 2026 Govwatch

Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

RRepublicanAL-6 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency44
Avg: 55

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
35
Total Statements
14
Floor Speeches
21
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Trade: 10Environment: 9Taxes: 7Healthcare: 5Immigration: 3Climate: 2Labor: 2Housing: 2Foreign Policy: 2Technology: 2Veterans: 2Infrastructure: 2Gun Policy: 1Voting Rights: 1Economy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 24Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 4Ceremonial: 2

Statements (35)

Press Release2026-06-11
Palmer’s ZOMBIE Act targets $186 billion government waste problem: ‘Agencies have failed’

Palmer’s ZOMBIE Act targets $186 billion government waste problem: ‘Agencies have failed’ Palmer’s ZOMBIE Act targets $186 billion government waste problem: ‘Agencies have failed’ Sawyer Knowles Hope.Martin@ma… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 18:11 June 12, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-06-09BipartisanTaxesTradeHousingHR5408HRES1140
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1140

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1140 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4013-H4017] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-06-08EnvironmentHR8467
ZEROING OUT MONETARY BENEFITS IMPROPERLY EXPENDED ACT

ZEROING OUT MONETARY BENEFITS IMPROPERLY EXPENDED ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3925-H3928] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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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
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
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
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
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
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 Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationGun 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 Speech2026-02-11UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentForeign 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 Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
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
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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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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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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