Representative Mark Alford

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Hey folks, my team and I are hard at work in Washington, and this month, we are back home in the district meeting with constituents! We wanted to let you know of all the things we are working on to support Missouri's Fourth Congressional District!

Letter Condemning the Defense Health Agency

In July, I led nine of my colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Defense urging them to overturn a radical policy that blocks military parents’ access to their children’s health records— including involvement in critical health related decisions with life-long consequences for their children. The letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Michael Waltz (FL-06), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Cory Mills (FL-07), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Ben Cline (VA-06), Harriet Hageman (WY), Pat Fallon (TX-04), and James Moylan (GU).

Read more about this letter in the Washington Examiner here. Read the full press release on our website here.

Conversation with Doctor, Admiral, and Congressman Ronny Jackson After the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump

I had an exclusive conversation with Dr. Ronny Jackson on the attempted assassination of President Trump. We discussed his care for President Trump’s ear in the wake of the assassination attempt, Trump’s staff reaction, the special white bandage he wore, and the resignation of the Secret Service Director.

Honoring Our July Veteran of the Month on the House Floor

Captain Charles “Ben” Basye served our nation for nearly 43 years. We truly appreciate his service and send our sincere condolences to his family. Thank you for all you have done for our country and for MO-04. Watch here.

Honoring Our July Small Business of the Month on the House Floor

Congratulations to the Cider House! What started as a seed company blossomed into a family tradition that now brings together people from all over MO-04 for farm-to-table dinners and events that partner with local farmers. The Cider House story is truly inspiring—check it out here.

With the Missouri State Fair underway, I wanted to take a few moments to discuss the state fair and what it means for Missouri.

The state fair is a time-honored tradition that celebrates Missouri’s farmers, ranchers, producers, and the overall agriculture community.

Missouri is home to over 95,000 farms, just behind Texas as the state with the most farms in America. This is a testament to the power of agriculture in our state, which contributes an impressive $93.7 billion to our economy.

Agriculture is the backbone of Missouri’s economy, and that’s why it’s why we are working so hard to get a Farm Bill passed.

My colleagues and I on the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm Bill out of Committee in May, and we are hoping to see it on the House Floor soon. This Farm Bill includes my A-Plus Act, which would fix regulatory roadblocks to increase meat processing capacity by allowing livestock auction market owners to invest in small and regional packing facilities.

The Farm Bill also includes my legislation with Rep. Jasmine Crockett: the Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act. This bill will ensure that all forms (frozen, fresh, canned, and dried) of fruits and vegetables are eligible under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GUSNIP).

The Farm Bill package also includes provisions from my Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. It would require each federal agency to increase their procurement of biobased-only contracts or biobased volume purchased under those contracts. Among other things, the legislation would strengthen markets for farmers while also supporting good-paying manufacturing jobs.

As Missourians from across the state come together in Sedalia, we can all celebrate the power of Missouri ag with some great music, fun, and food.

As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I’m proud to represent the hard-working farmers, ranchers, and producers in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District. We will never stop fighting for YOU!

"Show-Me" Superstars!

Hey folks,

With so many amazing things happening around our district and the great State of Missouri, we wanted to launch a new series to show off the super-stars that make our community great. This will be called the “Show Me Series."

Check out some of the Fourth's Superstars:

Talking with Katie Fetzer, Founder & Executive Director of Empower the Fight

We discussed the horrors of human trafficking with Katie and heard more about her leadership in fighting against this terrible practice.

Empower The Fight was launched by a group of professional Kansas City moms who had witnessed severe child exploitation and sex abuse in various areas of their professions.

So, they were concerned about the significant gaps in services to at-risk and endangered children and were shocked by the general public’s lack of knowledge of the scale of the problem. Find out more information here: https://stopchildexploitation.org/

Learn more about the scale of this issue society is facing today and listen to the full interview here.

The Ozarks Special District Summit

The Ozarks Special District Summit in Lebanon hosted a legislative panel to share updates from D.C. and discussed how district offices can participate in the community.

This event was an opportunity for constituents, county commissioners, state officials, and various stakeholders to tell us how we can better serve you.

Thank you to Laclede Electric Co-Op for hosting us.

MO Soy Ag Innovation Showcase

The MO Soy Ag Innovation Showcase in Boone County hosts leading researchers who present engaging highlights about the forefront of agriculture research. BioSTL is a key partner in putting on these showcases. We were excited to see cutting edge innovations like an app that allows you to view your grain bins, reduced fertilizer usage, smart spray systems, and so much more! Thank you to Farm for Soy Innovation for hosting and to the Missouri Soybean Association Staff. We also want to thank all of the farmers, producers, and ag innovation tech companies for such an insightful event.

Half Pint Heroes

Located in Odessa, Half Pint Heroes is a gem of Missouri's Fourth District, and our team was happy to meet with these constituents. Miranda Ritter and her miniature therapy horses make visits to adults and children with disabilities and other life-threatening illnesses. Check out this video to find out more here.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Oak Grove Oak Grove is home to a chapter of the national non-profit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Our team had the pleasure of speaking with chapter Co-President Scott Foster. This phenomenal organization builds and donates beds to children who need it in our community. Members of the community can donate bedding or help build.

Hear more from Scott, see pictures, and a video here.

Paytient

Since 2018, Paytient has helped more people access health care through its interest-free payment system that allows patients to pay over time.

Many Americans face the painful choice between physical and financial health because of high deductible rates. Paytient partners with thoughtful employers, payers, and local health systems to turn patients into Paytients — “people empowered to care for their families.”

Recently, we met with constituents at Paytient to hear about their growth over the last few years and learn about their exciting plans for the future – including ways to help seniors access the care and prescriptions they need.

Breakthru Beverage

Located here in Kansas City, Breakthru Beverage is a leading American wholesaler with a wide variety of beers, wines, and seltzers.

Recently, we had a chance to tour their facility and talk with these constituents about their work. For over 80 years, Breakthru has been proud to call Missouri home, and they continue to grow their connections with our community.

Cheers to his household name and a great Kansas City company!

Interested in Interning?

Our DC and district offices are now accepting applications! Apply today to join Team Alford for a semester and learn more about Congress and our work for Missourians: https://alford.house.gov/

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HOW CAN MY TEAM HELP?

If anyone you know needs assistance with any agency of the federal government, please contact my team in Raymore, Columbia, or Lebanon. Whether it's the IRS, Social Security, passports, veterans’ affairs, or anything else related to the federal government, please give us a call at one of the following numbers:

Raymore: 816-441-6318
Columbia: 573-540-6600
Lebanon: 417-532-5582

Meanwhile, if you have questions about legislation going through Congress, my office in Washington, D.C., can take care of you. My team in D.C. can be reached at 202-225-2876.

My number one job in Congress is to help folks here in Missouri. Please do not ever hesitate to call my offices at the numbers listed above.

I truly care about and will always be working for you.

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