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Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

R AL-6 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 6)
2023–2025 House Of Representatives (District 6)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 6)
2019–2021 House Of Representatives (District 6)
2017–2019 House Of Representatives (District 6)
2015–2017 House Of Representatives (District 6)
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Defense

+145
Helped 1261 Hurt 1116 Unclear 730

Finance

+151
Helped 696 Hurt 545 Mixed 8 Unclear 298

Healthcare

+144
Helped 526 Hurt 382 Unclear 241

Energy

-42
Helped 325 Hurt 367 Mixed 3 Unclear 182

Veterans Affairs

+239
Helped 390 Hurt 151 Unclear 90

Education

-5
Helped 253 Hurt 258 Unclear 112

Agriculture

+148
Helped 304 Hurt 156 Unclear 136

Criminal Justice

+3
Helped 213 Hurt 210 Mixed 4 Unclear 53

Transportation

-41
Helped 172 Hurt 213 Mixed 1 Unclear 86

Trade

+44
Helped 218 Hurt 174 Mixed 2 Unclear 38

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101

Immigration

-196
Helped 54 Hurt 250 Mixed 4 Unclear 54

Technology

+51
Helped 161 Hurt 110 Unclear 41

Environment

-107
Helped 57 Hurt 164 Unclear 84

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36

Housing

+124
Helped 188 Hurt 64 Unclear 32

Government Operations

-6
Helped 95 Hurt 101 Unclear 87

Appropriations

+45
Helped 133 Hurt 88 Unclear 14

Government

-68
Helped 0 Hurt 68 Unclear 134

Labor

-14
Helped 67 Hurt 81 Unclear 49
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

16741 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1845), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), State (19), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Legislative Branch (14), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Local (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (520), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (366), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (320), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3)
Direct (218), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Technical (1)
Direct (183), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (2030), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (69), EPA (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), Executive (3), Legislative (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), DOE (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), NNSA (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (240), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (240), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (231), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (202), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2), Physicians (1), Reproductive Health (1), Reproductive Services (1)
Direct (153), Unaccompanied Minors (4), Undocumented (3)
Direct (152), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
100.0% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
+292
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
+376
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
- +167
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+124
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
- +157
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
- +53
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
- +20
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
+35
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
- +44
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- +121
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+18
Taxpayers - - +15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
+139
Law Enforcement - - +42

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hres560-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the Space Launch System and human space exploration.

1 clause Jun 27, 2025
Transportation

hr4194-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers Act

1 clause Jun 26, 2025
Disaster Recovery Manufacturing Finance Insurance

hr4091-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To require adequate traceability for expenditures by the Federal Government.

2 clauses Jun 24, 2025
Government Government Agencies

hr4070-119

Cosponsor Passed House

Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act

1 clause Jun 23, 2025

hr3978-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

1 clause Jun 12, 2025
Research Nuclear Energy Nonproliferation Government

hr3917-119

Cosponsor In Committee

To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

0 clauses Jun 11, 2025

hr3733-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Make DOGE Permanent Act

1 clause Jun 4, 2025
Congress Public Benefits Government Oversight Government

hr3688-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jun 3, 2025
Health Care Providers

hr3492-119

Cosponsor Passed House

Protect Children’s Innocence Act

10 clauses May 19, 2025
Healthcare Law Enforcement General Public

hr3228-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

3 clauses May 7, 2025
State Government Firearms Government Advocacy

hr2978-119

Cosponsor Reported

GUARD Act

5 clauses Apr 21, 2025
Federal Government Technology Government Consumer Protection

hres330-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Commending Volkert, Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and its century of service to the State of Alabama and the United States.

0 clauses Apr 10, 2025

hr2838-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025

3 clauses Apr 10, 2025
Energy Government Finance Taxpayers

hr2777-119

Cosponsor In Committee

S-CAP Act of 2025

1 clause Apr 9, 2025
Government Business

hr2740-119

Cosponsor In Committee

To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.

1 clause Apr 8, 2025
Recreation Government Taxpayers Real Estate

hjres89-119

Cosponsor Voted Yea Signed into Law

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 and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

1 clause Apr 2, 2025
Engine Manufacturing Trucking Construction Machinery Manufacturing

hjres88-119

Cosponsor Voted Yea Signed into Law

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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

1 clause Apr 2, 2025
Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Motor Vehicle Dealers Automobile Manufacturing

hjres87-119

Cosponsor Voted Yea Signed into Law

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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

1 clause Apr 2, 2025
Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Trucking Ground Transportation Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

hr2581-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Iranian Terror Prevention Act

1 clause Apr 1, 2025
National Security Government Foreign Government Legal Services

hr2501-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Free Speech Fairness Act

1 clause Mar 31, 2025
Government Nonprofit Advocacy

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