Email from Rep. Palmer Dear Friend, Last week marked 100 days of President Trump’s administration. Since day one, President Trump, his administration, and House Republicans have been tirelessly working on behalf of the American people. In just a short amount of time, our borders have been secured, American energy has been unleashed, trillions of dollars in investments into our nation have been acquired, and common sense has been brought back to the White House. The best days are ahead of us, and I look forward to seeing what else we can accomplish during this administration!  I invite you to read below to learn more about the work my staff and I are doing on your behalf. If you ever want to express your thoughts or comments regarding legislative issues, please call our D.C. office at (202) 225-4921 or email me through my website. If you need help with a federal agency, please call our district office at (205) 968-1290 or fill out this form on my website. Sincerely, Gary Palmer The Retirement Freedom Act Under current law, seniors are unable to make healthcare decisions for themselves. To correct this I reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act. People should not be forced to give up their private insurance because their Social Security is being held hostage. This bill would decouple Social Security from Medicare and allow senior citizens to choose what is best for them regarding their health insurance. Read my press release here Read the bill here. Protecting Natural-Gas Home Appliances In the final days of the Biden-Harris Administration, a rule was implemented that would ban natural gas fired tankless water heaters. The House and the Senate both passed my Congressional Review Act (CRA) that will repeal the Biden-Harris administration’s overreaching rule. I look forward to President Trump signing this legislation soon. Watch my floor speech here President Trump sides with Rep. Palmer on natural gas water heaters 11 House Dems vote with Republicans to overturn Biden's gas water heater ban Read my press release here Putting Students First with NIL I enjoyed recently participating in a roundtable with some of my congressional colleagues and The University of Alabama President Bell, Coach Kalen DeBoer, Athletic Director Byrne, and several student athletes to discuss how we should approach Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports. Lulu's Law Last year, Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama, suffered a violent shark attack. The attack could have been prevented if beachgoers had been alerted that another attack had happened only 90 minutes prior. Senator Katie Britt and I reintroduced Lulu’s Law in both the House and Senate. If enacted, this bill would enable the transmission of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) which is used to issue severe weather or missing children alerts to also warn beachgoers about shark attack risks. By passing Lulu’s Law, we would be creating a practical solution to prevent future attacks from occurring and keep beachgoers safe. Read my press release here Britt, Palmer reintroduce wireless shark attack alert bill in honor of Mountain Brook teen Lulu Gribbin Pastries with Palmer and Constituent Visits In March alone, we welcomed over 300 constituents from Alabama into our office for tours of the U.S. Capitol! If you are traveling to Washington, D.C. anytime soon, please contact my office to see how we can assist you. And feel free to stop by my office while in town! Every month, my office welcomes constituents in town to an event called Pastries with Palmer. It’s a great chance for my staff and me to meet folks from the district while they are visiting Washington, D.C. To see if one is happening during your next trip to D.C., check here! Our next Pastries with Palmer event is May 21st at 9:00 AM ET. Stay up to date by checking the In the News and Press Releases sections on my website and following me on X and Facebook. If you ever want to express your thoughts or comments regarding legislative issues, please call our D.C. office at (202) 225-4921 or email me through my website. Additionally, you can view my voting record and bills I have sponsored and co-sponsored here. Around the District Art Competition Congratulations to Meg Goodsell from Evangel Classical Christian School for winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s Sixth District! You can view her work and all the other submissions from talented students across central Alabama here. Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives I enjoyed being able to speak with the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives last week while they were in Washington D.C. Legacy of Hope It was wonderful to tour Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ & Tissue Donation Alliance, and meet with both organ recipients and family members of donors. Special thanks to Ann Rayburn and Executive Director Christy Keahey. Trussville Daybreak Rotary Meeting It was great to be in Trussville for the Daybreak Rotary meeting. Special thanks to Diane Poole. Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs  It was great spending some time with the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs during their visit to D.C.! I’m thankful for their dedication to serving our communities and keeping Alabamians safe. Mayors Luncheon Every month, it is always a pleasure to meet with and hear from mayors representing cities and towns from across the district. Thank you to all that joined us for the April luncheon. Indian Springs Village Kiwanis Club  Thanks to the Indian Springs Village Kiwanis Club and Sam Gaston for inviting me to speak at their monthly meeting. Dogwood Prayer Breakfast  It was good to be in Vestavia last month for the 34th annual Dogwood Prayer Breakfast. Shelby County Joint Chambers Luncheon I enjoyed speaking at the joint chambers of commerce luncheon in Hoover. Special thanks to Kirk Mancer with the Shelby County Chamber as well as directors and staff from the Homewood, Hoover, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, and North Jefferson chambers. City of Wetumpka Last month, I enjoyed stopping by Wetumpka to visit with Mayor Jerry Willis, Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley, and Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce It was a pleasure speaking at the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Special thanks to Chamber Director Brenda Dennis and Mayor Al Kelley. Organogenesis Facility in Birmingham  I enjoyed visiting the Organogenesis facility in Birmingham and getting a hands-on view of their regenerative wound care research. Special thanks to Katie Mowry and the great team that works there. 17 Springs  I enjoyed visiting and taking a tour of the new fieldhouse at 17 Springs in Millbrook. If you need help with a federal agency, please call our district office at (205) 968-1290 or fill out this form on my website. Office of Rep. Gary Palmer | 170 Cannon House Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice