6th Congressional District Archives • Page 2 of 11 • Alabama Political Reporter

Palmer, Aderholt support appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill

This bill funds the federal government through fiscal year 2021.

December 22, 2020

Palmer praises DOJ for bringing ISIS terrorists to justice

“I applaud the amazing work of the patriotic men and women at the Department of Justice in making these two terrorists answer for their crimes,” Palmer said.

October 9, 2020

Palmer supports legislation making unused PPP funds available to small businesses

There is an estimated $137 billion remaining in the Payroll Protection Program that could be immediately available to small businesses.

September 28, 2020

Palmer bill would give states flexibility in spending remaining coronavirus funds

Palmer said passing this legislation, HR8360, will give states a much-needed boost for infrastructure and an extended period to determine how to address continued COVID-19-related expenses, instead of rushing to spend the funds with a looming deadline.

September 28, 2020

Palmer, GOP colleagues unveil their plan for a better America

Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, joined his Republican colleagues in a press conference this week to share their vision for a better future for America and to unveil a plan that they say centers on commitment to all American citizens and to policies that “restore, renew, and rebuild” the country. “I am proud to join my … Continued

September 17, 2020

Palmer votes against USPS bill, condemns “Democrats’ USPS conspiracy”

The United States House passed H.R. 8015, a bill that would prohibit operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service until 2021, but Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, voted against the legislation. Palmer’s office said he voted against the legislation in part because it was introduced amid widespread misinformation about the USPS and its capacity for an … Continued

August 24, 2020

Congressman Gary Palmer praises Trump executive order expanding Medicare access

Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, on Tuesday praised a recent executive order expanding telehealth services for Medicare recipients. President Donald Trump recently signed the order designed to expand access to care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those in rural areas. In response, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a proposed rule that would permanently add … Continued

August 5, 2020

Palmer votes against Democratic bill reforming law enforcement

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed H.R. 7120. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, said that the Democratic-led bill was introduced with no Republican input, and that, if passed, it would undermine law enforcement officers’ ability to do their jobs effectively. “I opposed this bill because it would result in more crime and fewer people … Continued

June 26, 2020

Palmer Introduces bill to protect 2020 FSA funds

Thursday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced legislation that would protect Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Typically, FSA money must be used by the end of a calendar year, but due to widespread closures of healthcare and childcare facilities during recent shelter-in-place orders, many individuals might have to forfeit unused 2020 funds. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) has … Continued

June 15, 2020