Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, as first reported by Punchbowl News, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) led a majority of the House Republican Conference in a letter to House GOP Leadership reaffirming their commitment to advancing a farm bill that meets the needs of production agriculture and rural… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act. This legislation will require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enhance outreach efforts in rural communities through the Small Business Innovation (SBIR) and Small Business Technology (STTR) programs.  “Small businesses and entrepreneurship are the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, applauded news that Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has approved Whiteman Air Force Base as the second location for the B-21 Stealth Bomber. “The B-21 will be the backbone of our bomber force and a key tool of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led a bipartisan letter with 11 of his House colleagues to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing deep concerns with the EPA’s recent decision to cancel nearly all uses of acephate.  Acephate is a pesticide that… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Amendment 3 will remain on the November ballot: “Amendment 3 is a radical proposal that goes far beyond abortion. The Progressive Democrat tricksters pushing this measure completely misled the public about the real truth of Amendment 3 and the… Read more »

KANSAS CITY, Mo.– Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul and the tragic killing of 13 U.S. service members during the Biden-Harris administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. “Three years ago today, America lost 13 heroic service members in a terrorist bombing at the Kabul Airport, including Marine… Read more »

RAYMORE, Mo. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced details for the 2024 Fourth Congressional District Town Hall Tour.   “The Town Hall Tour is one of the best ways to hear from people directly about their concerns and to help answer their questions. We are working around the clock for our constituents to address their needs and to ensure that Missouri’s Fourth… Read more »

Recently, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led nine of his House Republican colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Defense to overturn a radical policy that prohibits military parents from accessing their teenager’s health information — including involvement in critical health related decisions for their children.   “Political appointees running the [Defense Health… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Regulatory Agenda Clarity Act. The legislation will support American families and business owners by requiring federal agencies to fully disclose how their regulations would impact small businesses and entrepreneurs.   “Entrepreneurship and small businesses are the lifeblood of America. But, for too long,… Read more »

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 »