Press Releases

 Earlier today, as first reported by The Missouri Times, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) sent a letter to Secretary McDonough of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) demanding answers about why veterans are not receiving reimbursements for non-emergency medical transportation in a timely manner. The letter specifically asks: What is the average processing time… Read more »

 Earlier today, as first reported by The Kansas City Star, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced legislation to ensure veterans are reimbursed for any emergency transportation to a facility outside of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) network. Under current law, the VA does not fully cover emergency transportation to a non-VA… Read more »

In response to the President's State of the Union address tonight, Representative Mark Alford released the following statement blasting Joe Biden for his failed national security policies, handling of the southern border, and economic crisis.  “The state of our union is strong, but the state of our President is weak. At the hand of this President, our national security has… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mark Alford (R-MO) today introduced his first bill since taking office, the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act. Given growing industry concerns, the A-PLUS Act would fix regulatory roadblocks to increase meat processing capacity by allowing livestock auction market owners to invest in small and regional packing… Read more »

Representative Mark Alford from Missouri’s 4th Congressional District today announces key committee assignments following selections by House leadership. Rep. Mark Alford was selected to the House Armed Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee, following the retirement of former Rep. Vicky Hartzler who served on both committees during her tenure in Congress.  … Read more »

Rep. Mark Alford today sent a letter including signatures from over 40 House Republicans demanding that Attorney General Merrick Garland and the U.S. Department of Justice investigate Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents during his time as Vice President.  “The American people deserve to know if prior to the midterm elections the White House covered up the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mark Alford Sworn Into 118th Congress Read more »

The First Session of the 118th U.S. Congress commenced on January 3rd, 2023 in Washington, DC. Read more »

The newest Members of Congress joined their colleagues on January 3rd, 2023 when the First Session of the 118th United States Congress convened. Read more »