Press Releases

Last night, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led a letter to Joe Biden concerning the recent announcement of the White House’s ‘National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism’. The Congressman asks the Administration to clarify which definition of antisemitism they will use to assess occurrences of antisemitism and is requesting they use the… Read more »

 Last night, the House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee; within the package Congressman Mark Alford introduced and successfully passed seven amendments. We applaud Chairman Mike Rogers active and engaged leadership during the markup process and commend the committee for their hours of bipartisan work. In the underlying… Read more »

As first reported by Roll Call, tomorrow, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) will be filing amendments during the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup to do the following: Prohibit federal funds for the Deputy Inspector General for diversity and inclusion and extremism in the military; Require the Department of Defense to issue a report outlining the total resources and… Read more »

Earlier today, as first reported by Daily Caller, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Jake LaTurner (KS-02) introduced a resolution to express support for the continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles and recognize the safety and value that AM radio brings listeners everywhere. Original Cosponsors of the resolution are (19) representatives:  Chris… Read more »

Earlier tonight, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) voted “no” on the Fiscal Responsibility Act; the debt ceiling package negotiated between Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy. Ultimately, the legislation does not go far enough to cut our debt, rein in federal spending levels, or make sure our military is properly funded for the emerging threat that is Communist China. As a… Read more »

Earlier today, As first reported by CQ Roll Call, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Treasury Paul Rosen regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (CFIUS) decision to leave Whiteman Air Force Base off their recent ruling. The letter specifically says: “As you may know, Whiteman Air… Read more »

Yesterday, Ford Motor Company announced they will be keeping AM radio in their 2024 model cars and restoring it in all 2023 electric vehicles. This comes one week after Congressman Alford spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives demanding car manufactures keep AM radio available to all Americans, no matter the automobile they drive. To celebrate this… Read more »

Later this week, Taylor Burks of Missouri’s 4th Congressional District will be serving as a witness for the House Committee on Small Business. Mr. Burks served 16 years in the United States Navy: 8 years active duty and 8 years in the Navy Reserves. While in the Navy, Burks was awarded the following medals: Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Joint Commendation Medal; Navy… Read more »

Earlier today, As first reported by Fox News, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 27 of his House colleagues in a letter to the President Biden and Secretary Vilsack regarding recent remarks made by John Kerry at the AIM Climate Summit. The letter specifically says: “U.S. farmers and ranchers should be applauded for implementing solutions to protect… Read more »

Earlier today, As first reported by Military Times, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 11 of his House colleagues in a letter to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie. Right now, every branch of the military can create their own standards to access a base. This has led to confusion and difficulties for veterans, gold star families,… Read more »