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Alford Introduces PELOSI Act to Ban Members of Congress from Owning, Selling Individual Stocks

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act. The PELOSI Act will stop Members of Congress and their spouses from owning or trading individual stocks. This follows widespread reports of suspicious transactions associated with public officials that raise concerns members are trading on non-public…

Alford Honors Life and Legacy of Christopher S. “Kit” Bond on the House Floor

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) honored the life and legacy of Christopher S. “Kit” Bond on the House floor. This follows Governor Mike Kehoe announcing former Missouri Governor and Senator Bond’s passing earlier today. Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks here or by clicking the image above. Read Congressman Alford’s…

House Small Business Committee Passes Alford’s Returning SBA to Main Street Act

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Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee Chairman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) H.R. 2027, the Returning SBA to Main Street Act by a vote of 15-11. This legislation will decentralize the Small Business Administration (SBA) by relocating 30% of SBA D.C. headquarters employees across the country to be closer to the Americans they…

What They Are Saying: Broad Agriculture Community Support for Alford Effort to Protect MAHA Commission from Radical Climate Activists

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A broad coalition of groups representing the agriculture community—from farmers to producers to processors—has expressed support for Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) efforts to protect the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission from being hijacked by radical climate activists. Earlier this week, Congressman Alford led a bicameral letter with Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04), as…

Alford Leads Bicameral Letter to USDA, HHS, EPA: MAHA Commission Stance on Crop Protection Tools Would Hurt America’s Food System

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Today, Congressmen Mark Alford (R-MO-04) and Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04), along with Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), led a bicameral group of colleagues in sending a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. In the letter, the members call for the…

Alford Supports Disaster Recovery from March Storms, Secures Release of Federal Funds Owed to Missouri Task Force 1

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Following the devastating March 14-15, 2025, storms that hit Missouri, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) secured the release of federal funding for Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1). MO-TF1 is managed by the Boone County Fire Protection District and is one of 28 Urban Search and Rescue teams in the United States. “When disaster strikes, the first responders of Missouri Task Force 1 put…

Congressman Alford, U.S. Chamber Host Roundtable Discussion in Fayette, MO on Importance of Extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) held a roundtable in Fayette, MO with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and small businesses in Missouri’s fourth district. The roundtable emphasized the importance of extending and enhancing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to ensure a robust economic recovery, job and wage growth, and enhanced international competitiveness for American businesses. “The Tax…

Reps. Alford, Flood, Boyle, and Soto Launch the Broadcasters Caucus in the 119th Congress

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Today, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) was joined by Congressmen Mike Flood (NE-01), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), and Darren Soto (FL-09) in announcing the launch of the Broadcasters Caucus for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan organization aims to educate Members of Congress about the challenges broadcasters face and to highlight the importance of local radio and…

Alford, Costa Lead Resolution Recognizing National Agriculture Day

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced a resolution designating March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States. “Our farmers, ranchers, and other members of the agriculture community work around the clock all year to feed, clothe, and fuel…

Alford, Mann, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Preserve Stepped-Up Basis

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Ahead of National Agriculture Day, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Jim Costa (CA-19), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Bob Latta (OH-05), and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee Angie Craig (MN-02) in reintroducing legislation to recognize the importance…