Gary Palmer (politician)
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Gary James Palmer (born May 14, 1954) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 6th congressional district since 2015. His district includes the wealthier parts of Birmingham, as well as most of its suburbs. Before becoming an elected official, Palmer co-founded and served as the longtime president of the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think tank.[2]
Quick Facts Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, Leader ...
Gary Palmer | |
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Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee | |
Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
Leader | Kevin McCarthy Mike Johnson |
Preceded by | Luke Messer[1] |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Spencer Bachus |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary James Palmer (1954-05-14) May 14, 1954 (age 70) Hackleburg, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ann Cushing |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Alabama (BS) |
Website | House website Party website |
Gary Palmer speaks on the King James Bible, the most widely printed book in history Recorded December 9, 2020 | |
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A member of the House Freedom Caucus,[3] Palmer has chaired the Republican Policy Committee since 2019, making him the 5th highest-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives.[4]