Two Palmer Bills Passed Out of Energy and Commerce Committee

January 21, 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Hope Dawson (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s Energy and Commerce Committee’s full committee markup, two of Representative Gary Palmer’s (AL-06) bills were passed. These bills include H.R. 2076 , Lulu’s Law, and H.R. 6373 , the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025. Rep. Palmer released the following statement: “Advancing these bills through committee addresses security - family security and our national security. Lulu’s Law is about protecting people from shark attacks, and the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act is about making sure America can build the rare earth and critical minerals processing and refining facilities the U.S. needs to eliminate our reliance on China,” said Rep. Palmer. “I’m grateful to see both bills move forward, and I look forward to seeing them advance to the House floor.” Watch Rep. Palmer’s remarks on Lulu’s Law by clicking the video below. Watch here. Watch Rep. Palmer’s remarks on the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act by clicking the video below. Watch here. ###