Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) published an opinion piece in the Washington Examiner in response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Congressman Alford is calling for national healing and unity through faith following this tragedy, while making clear political violence has no place in America.
Read the full op-ed here or below:
“With a single bullet, a… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk:
“Leslie and I are horrified by the assassination of Charlie Kirk,” said Congressman Alford. “We are praying for his family, especially his wife and young children.
“We strongly condemn political violence in all forms. It has no place in the United… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026 NDAA).
“We were proud to stand with our troops by supporting this year’s NDAA,” said Congressman Alford. “This vital… Read more »
Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), as well as Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) today introduced the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act to improve agriculture education opportunities in our schools.
The GO Ag Act would create a $5 million grant program… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Angie Craig (D-MN), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), and Mark Messmer (R-IN) reintroduced the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act to strengthen the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) BioPreferred Program.
This bipartisan legislation will increase market access for bio-based products and help ensure that the United States remains… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a reorganization plan that includes making Kansas City, Missouri a new staffing and services hub for the agency.
“We applaud Agriculture Secretary Rollins bold reorganization plan, which will bring the USDA closer to the farmers and ranchers it serves,” said… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced the schedule for his August 2025 Town Hall Tour. All events listed below are open to the Fourth District residents and the media.
“We made a commitment to be the most accessible Member of Congress,” said Congressman Alford. “With more than 100 public events and counting, we’re keeping our word. August 25-29, we will embark on one big,… Read more »
Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Howard Lutnick. The letter urges the Commerce Department to continue pursuing policies that will cement the United States as the world capital of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Specifically, the Members of Congress are advocating for Secretary Lutnick to pursue a well-balanced strategy that limits… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
H.R. 4016 funds the Department of Defense with $831.5 Billion to invest in American military superiority, shape a more efficient and effective Department of Defense, protect from threats at… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) was joined by Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Don Davis (NC-01) in introducing a House Resolution to congratulate the Airmen of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings for successfully completing Operation Midnight Hammer.
“Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Operation Midnight Hammer was executed with unparalleled coordination,… Read more »
