Press Releases

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 »

Yesterday, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced legislation to require the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the DoD’s findings of a study on infrastructure used for B-2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base and how it can be reutilized for the arrival of the B-21. The study includes but is not limited to current hangars, fuel storage, and… Read more »

 Yesterday, as first reported by the Missouri Times, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led members of the Missouri Congressional Delegation in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee. Specifically, the letter requests proper funding for Fort Leonard Wood’s Military Housing Privatization Initiative with $50 million. The letter was co-signed by the following… Read more »

 Earlier today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act. This legislation adds a priority for frozen fruits and vegetables in the GusNIP and produce prescription programs. Original Cosponsors of the legislation are the following… Read more »

 As first reported by Fox News, earlier today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 7 of his colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin concerning the recent reports of the Navy using drag queens as a recruitment tool. The letter specifically asks: Can you confirm that the Navy appointed Joshua Kelly as the “Digital Ambassador? If Joshua Kelly… Read more »

 For the past week, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) has been negotiating with House leadership on the debt ceiling legislation put forth by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. In its initial release, the bill eliminated several key tax credits for biodiesel and ethanol producers. Along with members from the Iowa and Minnesota delegations, Congressman Alford was able to secure… Read more »

 As first reported by Agri-Pulse, earlier today, Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) led over three dozen of their Republican colleagues in a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The letter raised concerns regarding the scope of a scientific advisory panel (SAP) that is examining issues related to atrazine herbicide. Specifically, it… Read more »

As first reported by Daily Mail, earlier today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 18 of his colleagues in a letter to White House General Counsel Mr. Stuart Delery. The letter expressed grave concerns regarding the Biden administration's plans to engage social media influencers, particularly those on the Chinese Communist Party-affiliated platform TikTok, for… Read more »