“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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported by Breitbart, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) sent a letter this week to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to express his grave concern over reports that service members stationed abroad are being disenfranchised by the Postal Service’s delays in delivering their ballots to election authorities. Congressman Alford described voting a... Read More »
RAYMORE, Mo. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement on the passing of Sergeant Sarah Roque. “We send our deep condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Sergeant Sarah Roque and to the entire Fort Leonard Wood community. Sergeant Roque was a dedicated solider whose patriotic service earned her multiple awards and decorations, including the Army Co... Read More »
Raymore, Mo. – Following recent U.S. airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) emphasized the critical role that the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the men and women of Whiteman Air Force Base play in securing America’s national defense and deterring global threats. This is the first time that the U.S. has used bombers against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. “Whitem... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement regarding the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7th massacre, by the Israeli military: “Justice has been served by the brave men and women of the Israeli military. Yahya Sinwar, the orchestrator of the horrific October 7th massacre, has been eliminated. His life was driven by hatred for I... Read More »
RAYMORE, Mo. – This week, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) to host a roundtable discussion at Superior Linen Supply Company in Kansas City. During the discussion, the Representatives heard from local business leaders across various industries about how Congress can build on the success of the 20... Read More »
