Press Releases

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released a statement following reports of a shooting at President Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania:  “The heinous act we saw committed today at a rally for President Trump is nothing short of despicable. Political violence has no place here in the United States, the greatest country on Earth. We appreciate the quick action of the Secret… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released a statement following an announcement from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) to expand scrutiny and to include real estate transactions adjacent to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) on a list of protected land from foreign investment and ownership: “America’s foreign adversaries should… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Presidential Immunity: “Today, the United States Supreme Court upheld a vital principle: Presidential Immunity. The Supreme Court’s decision is a resounding victory against the radical left’s relentless efforts to undermine our… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congressman Alford is thrilled to announce that Kansas City has been selected as one of six locations for a new U.S. passport agency, a significant achievement made possible through our hard work on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This development will improve access to vital services for our constituents.   Key Points: Improved… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) has spearheaded a letter as a Co-chair of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging a critical review and revision of its current policies regarding the use of VA loans for veterans employing buyer brokers during real estate transactions.   The letter highlights… Read more »

Washington, DC – Earlier today, Congressman Alford and his colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 out of committee by a vote of 33-21. This year’s Farm Bill not only ensures proper safety nets for our farmers, ranchers, and producers, but also gives them the tools they need to prosper.   Within the… Read more »

Washington, DC – Earlier today, Congressman Alford and his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee by a vote of 57-1. Within the package, the Congressman secured the following wins for Missouri’s 4th District and our national security community as a… Read more »

Washington, DC – On Friday, Congressman Alford (MO-04) led four of his colleagues in a letter to President Biden concerning his recent decision to halt weapons shipments to Israel. The letter specifically says:   “Israel has every right to defend itself and slow rolling weapons to them will hinder their ability to eliminate Hamas. Reports mention that your… Read more »

Washington, DC – Earlier today, as first reported by Washington Examiner, Congressman Alford (MO-04) led five of his colleagues from Missouri in a letter to President Biden concerning flights of illegal aliens from our border to various cities all over America. The letter specifically asks:   What procedures are in place to track the foreign aliens… Read more »

Washington, DC – Earlier today, Congressmen Alford (MO-04) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) launched the Bipartisan Long Range Strike Caucus. The Long Range Strike Caucus provides an informal, bipartisan opportunity to educate Members on current and future U.S. Bomber capabilities, advocate for this essential instrument of national security, and facilitate engagement between… Read more »