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... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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, ... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) reintroduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act of 2026. This bipartisan and bicameral bill marks a significant step towards greater transparency in food labeling. This legislation will ensure consumers have accurate information about plant-based and cell-cultivated (lab-grown) protein products when making purchasing d... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the National Security, State Department, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “This FY2027 National Security, State Department, and Related Programs bill advances President Trump’s America First agenda,” said Congressman Alford. “We’re cutting spending $2.... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027. "The FY2027 Agriculture appropriations bill is a fiscally responsible measure that cuts waste, backs our farmers and ranchers, strengthens rural America, and pr... Read More »
In a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 29 lawmakers in calling for the expansion of the B-21 Raider program in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Global developments, including the pacing threat of the Chinese Communist Party as well as conflicts in eastern Europe an... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FY27 FSGG) funding bill. “For the second time this week, the House Appropriations Committee is advancing Fiscal Year 2027 funding ahead of schedule. This fiscally responsible legislation cuts spending by nearly $1 bi... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), along with the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus and the Congressional Build America Caucus—Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Lou Correa (CA-46), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Celeste Maloy (UT-02), and Josh Harder (CA-09)—led a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The lawmakers, joined by 70 of their colleagues, a... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), the Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (FY27 MilCon-VA) funding bill. “Appropriations season is underway, and we hit the ground runnin... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Strategic Assets Protection Act. This groundbreaking legislation will direct the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review all foreign transactions involving real estate, businesses, critical infrastructure, or assets surrounding facilities associated with the U.S. Nuclear Triad, including Whiteman Air Force Base (A... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) welcomed Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Kansas City, MO to tout the historic success of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts at Cupini’s Italian restaurant. “I was proud to welcome Administrator Loeffler to Kansas City to show her the positive impact our Working Families Tax Cuts are having right here in our community,” ... Read More »
