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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 19, 2024, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), co-chairs of the Long-Range Strike Caucus, hosted a bipartisan briefing with General Anthony J. Cotton, Commander of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The discussion focused on the critical role of strategic deterrence in maintaining global stability and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), co-chair of the Real Estate Caucus and a member of the Small Business Committee, is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration’s dangerous pilot program to eliminate title insurance requirements in certain real estate transactions. In a recent Washington Examiner op-ed, Alford detailed how this deeply misguided policy… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Small BusinessTechnological Advancement Act, a bill to modernize the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) policies. This legislation clarifies that SBA 7(a) loan funds can be used for digital tools and services, ensuring small businesses have the resources to compete in a… Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), joined by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Jason Smith (MO-08), Sam Graves (MO-06), and Eric Burlison (MO-07), wrote to President Joe Biden this week demanding answers regarding reports that local law enforcement… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the department to streamline the current scheduling system for veteran mental health appointments. The letter was led by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10).
“We owe a deep debt of gratitude… Read more »
WASHINGTON – On the heels of the deadly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined a bipartisan group of representatives in a letter urging Congress to include $21.6 million for America’s National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task forces to replace aging and obsolete rescue equipment that could put future rescue efforts,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Amid rising threats and instability, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04)joined House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) on a bipartisan delegation to the Middle East in support of strengthening America’s defense and reinforcing partnerships with allies.
Congressman Alford and Chairman Cole were joined by House… Read more »
