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Alford Votes to Cut Spending, Support Law Enforcement, & Unleash American EnergyGovernment funding package includes more than $5 million in critical investments for the Fourth District secured by Alford
Washington,
January 8, 2026
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “By advancing this three-bill government funding package, House Republicans are on track to complete all 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. We are keeping our promise to end the days of bloated, backroom omnibus bills,” said Congressman Alford. “Throughout this appropriations process, I have said we will return to regular order, restore fiscal sanity, and advance the America First agenda. That’s exactly what H.R. 6938 does. We’re cutting spending, supporting law and order, unleashing American energy, and ensuring transparency and accountability—all while delivering more than $5 million in critical investments for the Fourth District. This will lead to safer communities and lower costs for the hardworking Missouri families I represent. I was proud to support this government funding package and look forward to finishing our appropriations work to prevent another disastrous Schumer Shutdown.” Background: As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Alford secured more than $5 million in reasonable federal investments for the Fourth District to help turn the “Show Me State” into the “Grow Me State,” including:
Read the text of H.R. 6938 here. ###
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