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Alford Advances $15.2 Million for Fourth District as Appropriations Committee Passes Transportation and Housing Funding Bill

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “The House Appropriations Committee has now advanced three quarters of our funding bills through the full committee—ahead of time and under budget,” said Congressman Alford. “I’m in...

House Passes Agriculture Funding Bill, $4+ Million for Fourth District Projects

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 8646 here or by clicking the image above. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Alford...

Alford, Missouri Delegation Urge President Trump to Grant Gov. Kehoe’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration

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Congressman Mark Alford joined the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration, which would include Saline County. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026. Joining Congressman Alford in the letter to Presi...

Alford Leads Legislation to Strengthen Missing Persons Framework for Those With Disabilities

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) introduced the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. This critical legislation will enhance the national missing person alert system, as well as expand state-level first responder training and education, to more fully cover individuals with developmental disabili...

Alford Votes to Pass Interior & Environment Funding Bill Out of Committee

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Today, Congressman Alford celebrated the House Appropriations Committee passing the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027. "I was proud to support our Interior and Environment funding bill as it advanced out of committee and take another step forward to delivering almost $4.5 million in responsible investments for the Fourth District,” said Congressman Alfor...

Alford, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Affordability Package

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Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)—celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. The House version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act expands homeownersh...

Alford Bill to Facilitate Small Business Technology Adoption Passes Committee

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Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) H.R. 915, the Small Business Technological Advancement Act. H.R. 915 ensures small business can compete in the 21st Century economy by clarifying that Small Business Administration loans may be used for digital tools and services, like tax preparation, human resources, and billing software. Watch Congressman Alford’...

Alford Priorities Pass Appropriations Committee in FY27 Energy & Water Development Funding Bill

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Energy, Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2027. "Today, the House Appropriations Committee once again advanced another strong, America First funding Bill for Fiscal Year 2027. The Energy and Water Development bill strengthens national security...

Committee on Small Business and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Demand Answers on Concealment of PPP Abuse under the Biden Administration

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Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), Chairman of House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), Chairman of House Oversight and Government Reform Su...

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) voted to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Constructions, Veterans Affairs, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2027. H.R. 8469 fully funds veterans’ healthcare and benefits, while investing in robust military construction to improve servicemembers’ quality of life and ensure our armed forces are prepared for future threats. Watch Congressman Alfo...

Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus Endorses Latest House Version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), issued the following statement endorsing the latest version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act from House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters. "As bipartisan Co-Chairs of the ...

Appropriations Committee Advances Commerce, Justice, and Science Funding Bill

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies (CJS) funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “Another week, another government funding bill is passing out of the Appropriations Committee ahead of schedule and under budget,” said Congressman Alford. “This strong, responsible Commerce, ...

Alford Proudly Supports Year-Round E-15: Delivering Lower Gas Prices, Stronger Rural Economies, and American Energy Dominance

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of legislation for year-round E-15 sales through H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: “As a proud Member of the House GOP Rural Domestic Energy Council, I’m fighting to put Missouri farmers, rural communities, and American drivers first,” said Congressman Mark Alford. “I’ve h...

Reps. Alford, Graves, Cleaver, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America’s Teachers

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In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Mark Alford (R-MO) and Wesley Bell (D-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the lasting impact of America’s teachers. This bipartisan resolution highlights the critical role that teachers play in preparing the next generation, an...

Alford Votes to Send Relief to Missouri Farmers and Ranchers with 2026 Farm Bill

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. H.R. 7567 provides vital support to farmers and ranchers in Missouri as they confront a troubling agriculture economy, while refocusing our American nutrition programs on health and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Learn more about the Fa...