WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of today’s House Appropriations Committee hearing on government shutdowns and the federal funding process, Congressman Mark Alford introduced the Federal Employee Financial Protection Act to protect federal employees from financial harm caused by delayed pay during a lapse in appropriations.
During a government shutdown, federal employees can face missed payments… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), alongside Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, legislation to help the Department of Defense complete minor military construction projects faster, reduce unnecessary delays and make better use of existing partnerships with state and local governments.
Military… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, marking a significant step forward in efforts to prohibit Members of Congress from trading individual stocks while serving in office.
For years, Americans have raised concerns about whether lawmakers should be allowed to personally trade stocks while making decisions that directly impact the… Read more »
KANSAS CITY, MO—Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) celebrated the announcement of a $34 million federal investment through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs Program for the Kansas City BioSecure Manufacturing Tech Hub (KC BioHub) — a major step forward in strengthening America’s biomanufacturing capabilities, creating high-quality jobs, and securing critical… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Alford applauds the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) decision to award the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine up to $160 million in federal funding, following bipartisan advocacy efforts including a letter of support he sent to help secure the investment.
Rep. Alford joined colleagues in urging NSF to… Read more »
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives 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… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced that the City of Belton has been awarded an $18 million federal BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the “Belton to AMERICA” infrastructure project.
Earlier this year, Rep. Alford wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing his strong support for the project and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford announced he and members of the Missouri Congressional Delegation have sent a formal letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll seeking clarity and transparency regarding any internal proposals that could affect the future of Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Leonard Wood.
The delegation… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced the Online Accessibility Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the digital age while protecting small businesses from abusive website lawsuits.
The legislation establishes clear, uniform accessibility standards for consumer-facing… Read more »
Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) Small Business Technological Advancement Act (H.R. 915), bipartisan legislation that ensures small businesses can use SBA 7(a) loans to invest in modern digital tools and technology needed to compete in today’s economy.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. They create… Read more »
