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Alford, Thompson, Cuellar, Panetta Lead Effort to Bolster Agriculture Education

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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…

Reps. Alford, Craig, McDonald Rivet, Messmer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen USDA’s BioPreferred Program, Ensure America Remains the World’s Leader in Biomanufacturing

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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…

Alford Applauds USDA Reorganization Plan, Selection of Kansas City as Hub

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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…

Alford Announces August Town Hall Tour Schedule

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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,…

Alford, Colleagues Urge Two-Prong Approach to Cementing America’s Role as Global AI Capital

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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…

Alford: Our Defense Appropriations Bill is a Commitment to Strength

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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…

Alford, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings' Successful Execution of Operation Midnight Hammer

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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,…

Alford Celebrates Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 1, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation now goes to President Trump to be signed into law. Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks on the House floor here or by clicking the image above. “In a watershed moment for the…

Alford, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Create Military Campaign Service Medal for Service Members Who Supported Operation Midnight Hammer

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Today, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Iranian Campaign Medal Act. This legislation authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a United States military decoration to service members who served in direct support of Operation Midnight Hammer.  “As the Congressman representing Whiteman Air Force Base, I’m proud to co-lead this…

Alford Introduces STRONG Act to Support Small Businesses with Greater Access to SBA-Backed Lending

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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), the Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, introduced the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth (STRONG) Act. The STRONG Act will give American small businesses greater access to financing to create jobs, support existing workers, and invest in their communities by…