Gary Palmer is a staunch conservative who came to Congress in 2015 after spending over two decades as president of the Alabama Policy Institute, a free-market think tank he helped establish. Known for his expertise in fiscal policy and government reform, he has been a vocal advocate for reducing federal spending, eliminating regulatory overreach, and promoting conservative solutions to healthcare and energy policy. Palmer's background as a policy researcher and his deep roots in Alabama's conservative movement have made him an influential voice among House Republicans on budget and appropriations matters.