Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) and Congressman George Latimer (D-NY), along with Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), introduced theTransparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act, a bipartisan initiative to improve transparency and accountability in the bidding process for small and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that they have officially joined the Honorary Congressional Council of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy, along with Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), where they will provide congressional perspectives on how best to address… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Alford (MO-04), along with Representatives J. Luis Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) relaunched the Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus. The Caucus was re-founded in the 118th Congress after being dormant for several years and grew to over 50 members. Real estate represents 16% of U.S. GDP, supports 2.8… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Sam Graves (R-MO) re-introduced the Pony Up Act this week, which would protect consumers by putting the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on the hook for late delivery of bills. The legislation was originally introduced in the 118th Congress.  Countless complaints have been registered by constituents… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Today, January 15th, 2025, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-4) was appointed to four critical appropriations subcommittees. The Military Construction-Veteran’s Affairs, the Commerce, Justice and Science, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and the State and Foreign Operations subcommittees.  “It is an absolute honor to be selected on all four… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), announced that $2,704,477.78 was returned to constituents in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District during his first term in Congress.    “Serving the people of Missouri’s 4th is our top priority, and every dollar we recover makes a real difference in the lives of our constituents —… Read more »

16 Stops in 13 Counties Over Four Days, Holding 5 In-Person Town Hall Meetings RAYMORE, Mo. – As first shared on This Week in Missouri Politics with Scott Faughn, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) is releasing a documentary recapping his week-long 2024 Town Hall Tour, a critical part of his service to Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. As part of the tour, Alford made 16 stops in 13… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Alford issued the following statement on the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924–2024): “I was saddened to hear the news today of the passing of President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. President Carter led an extraordinary life, rising from humble beginnings in Plains, Georgia, to serve as the 39th President of… Read more »

“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… 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… Read more »