U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 6th District
Gary J. Palmer
Position · +0.67
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 8%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Environmental Protection
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 72
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Palmer has influence
Roles
- Chair · Environment (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 8th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9617 CHARM Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8467 ZOMBIE Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 2076 Lulu’s Law · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Palmer’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Palmer breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Palmer voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 8% · 4 of 50 party 7%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Palmer broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 17, 2026 | MAWS Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Palmer is saying
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Palmer's CHARM Act Passes House
House passed CHARM Act to increase domestic critical minerals production and reduce China dependence.
“America should not have to rely on China or other adversarial nations for the critical minerals that power our economy and strengthen our national security.”
CommerceAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9617
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Palmer Votes to Condemn Socialism
Today, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) voted in favor of H. Res. 1490, a resolution condemning and denouncing socialism in all its forms.
Mentions H.Res. 1490 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 649
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Palmer voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 27 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Palmer’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
16 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 overturned federal rules
- H.J.Res. 20 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Overturns Department of Energy rule on gas-fired water heater efficiency standards. AI-readBecame law May 9, 2025 · EnergyOverturns a federal rule
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.R. 2076 Lulu’s LawIdentical bill became law as S. 1003 · Jun 26, 2026Via S. 1003
Palmer’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 155 (median 289), 62 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Environmental Protection, Science, Technology, Communications.
- H.J.Res. 211 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9617 CHARM ActAddresses environmental protection through coastal habitat restoration measures. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8467 ZOMBIE ActUnable to summarize; bill text or summary not yet available. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7934 Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026Requires the Department of Justice to establish a database of settlement agreement information. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 1628 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025Modifies air permitting procedures for facilities related to national security. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 2076 Lulu’s LawEstablishes requirements or protections related to online safety or technology regulation. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 Out of committee
- H.R. 1776 New Health Options Act of 2025Health · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 67% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 77% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 79% |
| Commerce | 27 | 89% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 77% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 77% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Palmer voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-798%agreement
- RMichael GuestMS-397%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Palmer most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Palmer’s campaign raised $1.1M: $550K (52%) from individuals and $464K (44%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $261K.
Through Jul 22, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Palmer
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 155.
- Guthrie Member’s leadership PAC
- Alabama Power Company Corporate PAC
- Drummond Company Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Palmer this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Palmer’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AL-6Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Alabama
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 72
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4921
170 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Birmingham
- Website
- palmer.house.gov
- CongressmanGaryPalmer
- repgarypalmer
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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