WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Sam Graves (R-MO) re-introduced the Pony Up Act this week, which would protect consumers by putting the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on the hook for late delivery of bills. The legislation was originally introduced in the 118th Congress. Countless complaints have been registered by constituents whose mail hasn’... Read More »
Washington, D.C. –Today, January 15th, 2025, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-4) was appointed to four critical appropriations subcommittees. The Military Construction-Veteran’s Affairs, the Commerce, Justice and Science, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and the State and Foreign Operations subcommittees. “It is an absolute honor to be selected on all four of these subcommittees.” sa... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), announced that $2,704,477.78 was returned to constituents in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District during his first term in Congress. “Serving the people of Missouri’s 4th is our top priority, and every dollar we recover makes a real difference in the lives of our constituents — we are working for you always,” Congressman Alford said. In the t... Read More »
16 Stops in 13 Counties Over Four Days, Holding 5 In-Person Town Hall Meetings RAYMORE, Mo. – As first shared on This Week in Missouri Politics with Scott Faughn, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) is releasing a documentary recapping his week-long 2024 Town Hall Tour, a critical part of his service to Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. As part of the tour, Alford made 16 stops in 13 counties ove... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Alford issued the following statement on the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924–2024): “I was saddened to hear the news today of the passing of President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. President Carter led an extraordinary life, rising from humble beginnings in Plains, Georgia, to serve as the 39th President of the United Sta... Read More »
“Missouri 4th now has a louder voice in Congress, and our state is stronger because of it.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) has been selected to serve on the prestigious House Appropriations Committee, a vital committee responsible for funding the federal government and determining how taxpayer dollars are allocated. Established in 1865, the Appropriations Committee holds the po... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This critical legislation establishes funding levels and sets priorities for the nation’s military and national defense programs. “As global threats intensify, we need a military laser-focused on lethality, rea... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 19, 2024, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), co-chairs of the Long-Range Strike Caucus, hosted a bipartisan briefing with General Anthony J. Cotton, Commander of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The discussion focused on the critical role of strategic deterrence in maintaining global stability and ensuring U.S. national secur... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), co-chair of the Real Estate Caucus and a member of the Small Business Committee, is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration’s dangerous pilot program to eliminate title insurance requirements in certain real estate transactions. In a recent Washington Examiner op-ed, Alford detailed how this deeply misguided policy threatens homebuyers and lende... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Small BusinessTechnological Advancement Act, a bill to modernize the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) policies. This legislation clarifies that SBA 7(a) loan funds can be used for digital tools and services, ensuring small businesses have the resources to compete in a modern economy. “Small businesses are the fabric of America... Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), joined by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Jason Smith (MO-08), Sam Graves (MO-06), and Eric Burlison (MO-07), wrote to President Joe Biden this week demanding answers regarding reports that local law enforcement have been ins... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the department to streamline the current scheduling system for veteran mental health appointments. The letter was led by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10). “We owe a deep debt of gratitude to our veterans for their selfless s... Read More »
WASHINGTON – On the heels of the deadly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined a bipartisan group of representatives in a letter urging Congress to include $21.6 million for America’s National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task forces to replace aging and obsolete rescue equipment that could put future rescue efforts, the public, and first responders at risk. US&R task... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Amid rising threats and instability, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04)joined House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) on a bipartisan delegation to the Middle East in support of strengthening America’s defense and reinforcing partnerships with allies. Congressman Alford and Chairman Cole were joined by House Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Representatives Joh... Read More »
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, joined fellow co-chairs Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) in sending a letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), calling for the halt of the Agency’s Title Acceptance Pilot (Pilot) program... Read More »
