The ZOMBIE Act by Rep. Gary Palmer aims to prevent improper federal payments through enhanced oversight and risk assessments.
Quiver AI Summary
Bill Passage Announcement: The Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended (ZOMBIE) Act, introduced by Representative Gary Palmer, has passed unanimously through the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. This legislation addresses issues surrounding federal improper payments.
Key Features of the ZOMBIE Act: The Act seeks to reform federal protocols by implementing ongoing assessments of fraud risks rather than relying solely on annual estimates. Representative Palmer emphasized the importance of this change, highlighting that it aims to protect taxpayer dollars by strengthening oversight and accountability.
Further Information: The bill aims to incorporate best practices from established frameworks, including the Government Accountability Office's 2015 Fraud Risk Framework, to prevent improper payments effectively. Full details on the legislation can be accessed through the provided link.
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Gary J. Palmer Fundraising
Gary J. Palmer recently disclosed $75.0K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 7th, 2026. This was the 275th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 56.7% came from individual donors.
Palmer disclosed $86.7K of spending. This was the 376th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Palmer disclosed $356.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 270th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Gary J. Palmer Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gary J. Palmer is worth $1.6M, as of June 4th, 2026. This is the 284th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Palmer has approximately $79.8K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Gary J. Palmer Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gary J. Palmer:
- H.R.8467: ZOMBIE Act
- H.R.7934: Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026
- H.R.6373: Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025
- H.R.6102: Citizen Ballot Protection Act
- H.R.4609: To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.
- H.R.4370: SAMS Act of 2025
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2026 Alabama's 6th Congressional District Election
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