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Alford, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Increase American Home Building Efficiency Act

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined (KS-01), alongside Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Lou Correa (CA-46), as well as Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), to introduce the Build American Efficiency Act, legislation to help home builders and manufacturers more easily comply with Build America, Buy America requirements and build American homes faster.

“I’m proud to join our Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs in introducing the Build American Efficiency Act,” said Rep. Alford. "This commonsense bill will reduce regulatory burdens by making Buy America, Build America compliance easier for our home builders and manufacturers. This bill clarifies that HUD can recognize auditable, verifiable databases — like the Make It American Process Standard — to help document compliant American-made products. It does not mandate any database, but simply gives builders better tools so we can build more American homes faster with American products.”

“America needs more homes, not Washington red tape,” said Rep. Mann. “The Build American Efficiency Act is a commonsense bill that will help builders, manufacturers, and housing providers navigate complicated federal compliance requirements without sacrificing our commitment to American-made products. By allowing HUD to recognize auditable and verifiable systems that identify BABA-compliant materials, this bill will reduce unnecessary delays, cut down on waiver requests, and help get more homes built across the country."

“I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan bill to speed up the building of new homes,” said Rep. Correa. “By cutting red tape, this bill helps builders comply with federal requirements to use American-made construction materials. It will increase our housing supply and make it easier for Southern Californians and others across the nation to afford the American Dream.”

“Determining compliance in the Build America, Buy America (BABA) program often wastes valuable time submitting waivers and trying to determine approvals," said Rep. Finstad. "The Build American Efficiency Act streamlines this process for our nation’s home builders and manufacturers, reducing costly delays, boosting efficiency, and helping build American homes faster. I’m proud to join Congressman Tracey Mannas an original cosponsor on this important legislation for our housing industry and those who build the spaces we call home."

“We need commonsense solutions to tackle our nation’s housing shortage and bring costs down for working families,” said Rep. Johnny Olszewski. “The bipartisan Build American Efficiency Act will make it easier for builders and manufacturers to comply with federal requirements, reducing unnecessary delays and helping to build more homes, faster. This is a practical solution that uplifts American-made products and American workers.”

The Build American Efficiency Act would:

Clarify that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has the authority to recognize auditable and verifiable systems that document products that comply with Build America, Buy America domestic content requirements
Allow HUD to treat documentation generated under the Make It American Process Standard, or similar standards that provide an auditable and verifiable certification process, as sufficient evidence for domestic content certification
Help manufacturers, builders, and funding recipients more easily determine which products comply with BABA requirements
Reduce time spent navigating waiver requests, duplicative paperwork, and uncertainty over which products have or have not been approved
Preserve flexibility by ensuring the bill does not mandate the use of any one database or prohibit recipients from using other lawful methods to certify compliance.

The Build American Efficiency Act is supported by ABB, Associated General Contractors, Eaton, National Association of Electrical Distributors, National Association of Realtors, National Electrical Contractors Association, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Prysmian, Schneider, Siemens, and Southwire.

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Alford Advances $1.6 Million for Cass County Digital Forensics Unit

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Through his role on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) secured $1,597,750 to modernize the Cass County Sheriff’s Digital Forensics Unit in the House-passed legislation.

This targeted investment will construct a secure addition to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office to address growing demand for digital evidence processing by providing updated laboratory space, climate-controlled evidence storage, upgraded infrastructure, and specialized forensic equipment to support law enforcement investigations.

“Through our work on the Appropriations Committee, we’re pursuing targeted investments for reasonable projects in the Fourth District focused on healthcare, law enforcement, and infrastructure,” said Congressman Alford. “I was proud to secure this funding for the Cass County Digital Forensics Unit. By modernizing and expanding the unit’s capability, we’re helping bolster public safety and protect our most vulnerable through the work of the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Together, we will turn the ‘Show Me State’ into the ‘Grow Me State.’”

“I am very appreciative of Congressman Alford's work to secure funding for this project. It will directly strengthen our ability to protect children and support our partner agencies,” said Cass County Sheriff Jeff Weber. “Expanding our forensic capacity means faster analysis, quicker identification of offenders, and better outcomes for victims.”

Digital evidence now plays a role in nearly every major investigation. In 2025 alone, the Digital Forensics Investigative Unit processed 589 devices totaling 127 terabytes of data. Investigators assigned to the 7 county Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received 245 cyber tips, opened 190 investigations, and identified 36 child victims. Current facility limitations contribute to backlogs that can delay arrests, victim identification, and court proceedings.

Here’s what other Cass County elected leaders are saying about this critical federal investment:

“We are grateful to Congressman Alford for securing this funding to help protect children in Cass County and across western Missouri,” said Cass County Presiding Commissioner Bob Huston. “This investment strengthens the work of law enforcement and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by providing the tools needed to investigate crimes against children, identify offenders, and help keep our youngest and most vulnerable citizens safe.”

"Public safety is a top priority,” said Missouri State Rep. Sherri Gallick (District 62). "Without safe communities, families, businesses, and economic growth cannot thrive. Thank you to Congressman Alford for securing this important investment for Cass County. Modernizing the Digital Forensics Unit will strengthen investigations, preserve critical evidence, and enhance law enforcement’s ability to keep our communities safe.

“I wish to convey my profound thanks to Congressman Alford for his unwavering support of Law Enforcement, especially his instrumental role in securing funding for the Cass County Sheriff's office to upgrade their digital evidence storage and processing capabilities,” said Missouri State Rep. Bill Irwin (District 55). Drawing from my experience as a retired Lees Summit Police Officer and my current role on the Crime and Public Safety Committee in the House of Representatives, I recognize the pivotal role this plays in ensuring the successful prosecution of crimes and protecting our citizens. Thank you, Congressman Alford, for your exceptional service; please keep up the fantastic work.”

“We greatly appreciate and strongly support Congressman Alford’s efforts to secure funding in the Agriculture Appropriations bill for the modernization of the Cass County Sheriff’s Digital Forensics Unit. This investment is especially important for a county like ours, where many of our communities are rural and often face unique funding challenges for such things. These improvements will strengthen law enforcement’s ability to investigate crimes, protect victims, and support the critical work of the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force,” said Harrisonville, MO Mayor Mike Zaring.

“We appreciate Congressman Mark Alford’s continued leadership and commitment to representing communities of all sizes across our region. We are fortunate to have a representative who is so accessible and willing to advocate not just for larger cities, but also for the needs of the smaller rural municipalities,” Mayor Zaring continued. “His efforts are crucial in making sure all communities have a voice and access to the resources needed to remain safe and secure.

Community Project Funding is a way for Members of Congress to direct federal money to specific local projects in their districts as part of the annual appropriations, or government funding, bills. This gives Members a tool to address real community needs, with new rules aiming to reduce waste and increase transparency compared to the previous earmark process.

Congressman Alford is the only Missourian on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which controls the purse strings for the entire federal government. Through this role, Alford secured almost $23,000,000 in targeted investments in Fiscal Year 2026 for the Fourth District to help turn the “Show Me State” into the “Grow Me State.”

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Alford Advances $15.2 Million for Fourth District as Appropriations Committee Passes Transportation and Housing Funding Bill

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027.

“The House Appropriations Committee has now advanced three quarters of our funding bills through the full committee—ahead of time and under budget,” said Congressman Alford. “I’m incredibly proud this latest bill includes more than $15 million for critical Fourth District infrastructure projects as we work to turn the ‘Show Me State’ into the ‘Grow Me State.’ As communities across the Fourth District expand and we continue our efforts to attract additional growth to the region, it’s vital that our roads and bridges keep up. This bill also expands access to the American Dream of homeownership and will make housing more affordable, which are two of my top goals as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Caucus.”

Through his role on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Alford secured $15,200,000 in federal investments for critical infrastructure projects in the Fourth District to help turn the “Show Me State” into the “Grow Me State,” including:

$5,200,000 for the I-70/Lefholz Road Interchange Project in Jackson County to bolster the development of a new interchange at I-70 by adding a new connection between McQuerry and Lefholz Roads to address continued growth in the eastern portion of the county, including in Grain Valley and Oak Grove.
$4,000,000 for the I-70 Expansion Companion Infrastructure Project in Columbia, MO, which will complement the existing state-led expansion by adding one lane in each way through the city and enhancing pedestrian safety features.
$3,000,000 for the Dallas-Laclede County Bridge Replacement Project, which will enhance multimodal connectivity by providing a shared-use path connection by replacing a functionally deficient bridge, as well as providing safety and operational improvements, along the 64 Highway corridor at the Dallas-Laclede County Line hear Bennett Springs State Park.
$3,000,000 for the Cedar-Polk 32 Highway Infrastructure Improvements Project, which will enhance safety and improve traffic operations along the 32 Highway corridor along the border of Cedar and Polk Counties by constructing turn lanes and curve realignments, while also replacing a functionally deficient bridge.

Other Alford priorities included in the Transportation & HUD funding bill include:

Language to provide Missourians with timely notifications of severe weather by ensuring the National Weather Service’s Weather Service Units at the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control centers are fully staffed.
Investments in transportation safety to modernize air traffic control bu providing resources to hire 2,300 new controllers and replace dated telecommunication infrastructure—building on the investments from the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Requirements for HUD to study the impact of mortgage portability, which would allow federally backed mortgages to be carried between properties by a single borrower.
Directs agencies to support small and rural small and rural communities in navigating competitive grant processes, while increasing transparency in the evaluation and award selection process for discretionary grants.
Provisions to exempt first-time homebuyers who are first responders or teachers from mortgage insurance premiums, while encouraging HUD to consult with the Veterans Administration to examine whether VA Home Loans could be incorporated into a similar program.
Language to support manufactured housing, giving rural families more options for affordable housing and an additional path to the American dream of homeownership.

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House Passes Agriculture Funding Bill, $4+ Million for Fourth District Projects

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.

Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 8646 here or by clicking the image above.

As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Alford secured $4,254,782 in reasonable federal investments for the Fourth District to help turn the “Show Me State” into the “Grow Me State,” including:

$1,597,750 to modernize the Cass County Sherriff’s Digital Forensics Unit, including the construction a secure addition to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office to address growing demand for digital evidence processing by providing updated laboratory space, climate-controlled evidence storage, upgraded infrastructure, and specialized forensic equipment to support law enforcement investigations.
$450,000 for water quality and fire protection improvements in the City of Lexington to enhance water quality, reliability, and public safety for residents and businesses in Lexington while strengthening the overall resilience of the community’s water system.
$1,000,000 to construct a new public safety building in El Dorado Springs for both the Fire and Police Departments, enhancing the services first responders can provide to the community.
$1,000,000 for wastewater infrastructure improvements in the City of Higginsville, including installation of a new wastewater pump station and force main, to centralize treatment and provide essential sanitary sewer services.
$207,032 to upgrade the 911 emergency system in Morgan County by modernizing the call handling system as well as hardware and software with support, enabling NextGen Core Services connection to the ESI net, implementing Text-to-911, and Net Clock.

Additional Alford priorities secured in the FY2027 Agriculture appropriations bill include:

Expands efforts to address foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land by improving the USDA’s tracking system for foreign-owned land and ensuring the Secretary of Agriculture remains a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review agricultural transactions that implicate national security.
Continued support for agricultural research and education at the University of Missouri, including $3 million for Livestock Genetic Engineering and Health Research and dedicated funding for the Center for Agroforestry.
$10 million in dedicated funding for the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP), which provides satellite and aerial imagery used for weather forecasting and agriculture.
The PURR Act, which establishes the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) as the sole regulatory authority over pet food for dogs and cats. The pet food industry is a major job creator in Missouri.
A provision to allow frozen fruits and vegetables in the GusNIP program, in line with Congressman Alford’s SHOPP Act.
A $500,000 increase in funding for the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) to support Missouri pork producers.
Continued support for efforts to combat High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) to support Missouri poultry producers.
New support for research on diseases in cattle spread by Asian Longhorned Ticks to support Missouri cattle ranchers.
Enhanced support for Operation Stork Speed by bolstering the domestic infant formula supply by encouraging more efficient and streamlined formula manufacturing inspections.

Read the bill text here.

Read a summary of the legislation here.

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Alford, Missouri Delegation Urge President Trump to Grant Gov. Kehoe’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congressman Mark Alford joined the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration, which would include Saline County. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026.

Joining Congressman Alford in the letter to President Trump are Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07), Congressman Bob Onder (MO-03), and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-01).

Read the full letter here or below.

“Dear President Trump,

“We write to support Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s May 22 request for a major federal disaster declaration, pursuant to the Stafford Act, following devastating tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026. If approved, this declaration would promptly authorize federal aid for affected residents and compensate local governments for their emergency response and recovery expenses in 12 counties throughout Missouri.

“These recent Missouri storms produced at least eight confirmed tornadoes and record-setting, nearly 5-inch hail. More than 140 households and significant public infrastructure have been affected across the dozen counties. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments by federal, state, and local officials have documented more than $36 million in eligible damages—triple Missouri’s threshold to qualify for federal disaster assistance. The damage is well beyond the normal capacity of the affected communities to address without federal assistance.

“We respectfully urge your immediate consideration and approval of Governor Kehoe’s disaster declaration request so that Missouri families, local governments, and first responders can access the federal resources they urgently need.”

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Alford Leads Legislation to Strengthen Missing Persons Framework for Those With Disabilities

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) introduced the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. This critical legislation will enhance the national missing person alert system, as well as expand state-level first responder training and education, to more fully cover individuals with developmental disabilities and adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

This legislation will help prevent future cases similar to a tragic instance out of Cass County, Missouri where a teen with autism went missing and drowned. Earlier this year, the Missouri legislature passed similar legislation to create a “Purple Alert” system, which now awaits Governor Kehoe’s signature. This bicameral bill brings those efforts to the federal level.

“Families in Missouri and across America should never have to wonder if our alert systems will find their missing loved ones with a developmental or cognitive disability,” said Congressman Alford. “The Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act closes dangerous gaps in our national missing person framework, while ensuring first responders have the training and tools they need to bring vulnerable individuals home safely. Missouri led the way with RJ’s law, and now were bringing those efforts to the federal level. This is commonsense, life-saving legislation that I’m proud to lead.”

“Strengthening our federal alert systems to better protect individuals with intellectual disabilities is commonsense,” said Senator Schmitt. “The Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act will improve existing protocols for disability-specific emergencies and will equip our law enforcement with the tools they need to respond appropriately and save lives.”

"There are real gaps in our national missing-person alert framework that do not account for individuals with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities, leaving communities without timely notifications and law enforcement without the training or tools to respond,” said Congressman Smith. “Missouri has already taken action with RJ's Law, and it's time the federal government follows suit. This legislation will strengthen our nation’s missing-person alert systems to give first responders access to the training they need to act fast and save lives.”

Read the text of the legislation here.

Background:

Individuals with developmental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities face significantly higher risks when they go missing, and existing alert systems were not designed with their needs in mind. The current national missing person alert system (Ashanti Alert) criteria does not explicitly account for individuals with developmental disabilities, or adults with dementia or Alzheimer's disease—making clear the need to enhance our alert systems and expand first responder training for these cases.

By strengthening federal alert systems and providing additional training resources for first responders, this legislation will ensure vulnerable individuals are identified quickly, appropriate search protocols are activated, and communities receive timely, actionable information. These improvements will save lives and provide families and law enforcement with the tools they need to respond effectively.

Summary of the Legislation:

The Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act strengthens existing national missing-person alert systems and directs states to provide specialized first-responder training and education for cases of missing individuals with disabilities by:

Amending Kristen’s Act to expand the definition of “health care needs” by including developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia.
Amending Kristen’s Act as well as the PROTECT Act to direct states to provide training and educational programs to better respond to missing adult and children with disabilities.

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Alford Votes to Pass Interior & Environment Funding Bill Out of Committee

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Alford celebrated the House Appropriations Committee passing the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027.

"I was proud to support our Interior and Environment funding bill as it advanced out of committee and take another step forward to delivering almost $4.5 million in responsible investments for the Fourth District,” said Congressman Alford. “This measure delivers on the American people’s mandate by unleashing domestic energy production, bolstering national security through responsible mining and critical minerals development, and cutting wasteful spending. By rejecting radical climate agendas, DEI mandates, and regulatory overreach while protecting public lands access for hunting, fishing, and recreation, we are putting American workers, families, and taxpayers first."

Through his role on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Alford secured $4,471,352 in targeted federal investments for projects in the Fourth District to help turn the “Show Me State” into the “Grow Me State,” including:

$2,500,000 for Water System Improvements in Knob Noster, MO to strengthen water distribution in the downtown area and other highly populated neighborhoods by extending water lines, modernizing the well house, as well as replacing fire hydrants and water meters.
$1,971,352 for Water Distribution Improvements in Pleasant Hill, MO to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term public health protection by replacing nine miles of water main.

Additional Alford priorities secured in the FY2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill include:

Provisions to protect Missouri farmers’ safe usage of pesticides by requiring EPA Endangered Species Act pesticide reviews to consider usage data, existing conservation practices, and real-world studies, as well as ensuring these reviews are coordinated with USDA.
Language to reduce the EPA’s pesticide application review backlog by speeding up application processing using new technologies, tools, and updated review methods for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
A provision preventing the Department of the Interior from prohibiting access to federal lands for hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting, while ensuring temporary closures as well as state authority to manage fish and resident wildlife under state law and regulations remain permitted.
Language blocking the EPA from regulating the lead content of ammunition, ammunition components, or fishing tackle under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Read more highlights of the legislation here.

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Alford, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Affordability Package

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)—celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support.

The House version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act expands homeownership and makes housing more affordable by focusing the efforts of local, state and federal governments on reforming housing programs, removing unnecessary barriers to housing development, expanding financing for housing, supporting the development of innovative housing like modular homes, providing new protections for renters, and preventing large institutional investors from pricing families out of the market.

“I hear from hardworking Missouri families every single day about how the skyrocketing cost of housing is crushing their budgets,” said Congressman Alford. “Today, Congress is finally doing something about it. I was proud to support this commonsense legislation to expand homeownership, lower costs, and increase supply. We’re one step closer to saving the American Dream, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly pass this amended bill to send it to President Trump’s desk.”

“The housing affordability crisis hit people across Orange County particularly hard, with skyrocketing home prices shutting out too many people from owning their own home, a core component of the American Dream,” said Rep. Correa. “I am pleased that this bipartisan legislation would make housing more affordable and encourage the building of new homes. This will benefit not only families in Southern California, but across the country.”

“Homeownership is central to the American Dream, but for too many Kansas families, that dream feels further out of reach every year,” said Rep. Mann. “The best way to bring down housing costs is to increase supply, cut through red tape, and support policies that allow more homes to be built. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, I was proud to work with my colleagues to improve this legislation and remove provisions that would have lowered our housing supply. The House-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act takes a commonsense, bipartisan approach to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans achieve the dream of owning a home.”

In April, the Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs led a letter signed by 76 Members of Congress urging House leadership to strip or revise disastrous provisions to ban Build-to-Rent homebuilding from the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act before any package came to the floor for a vote because they would undermine efforts to address our nation’s housing supply and affordability crises.

The House Amendment successfully addresses those concerns, which is why the Real Estate Caucus officially endorsed the updated legislation last week.

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Alford Bill to Facilitate Small Business Technology Adoption Passes Committee

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) H.R. 915, the Small Business Technological Advancement Act. H.R. 915 ensures small business can compete in the 21^st Century economy by clarifying that Small Business Administration loans may be used for digital tools and services, like tax preparation, human resources, and billing software.

Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks in support of his legislation here or by clicking the image above.

“Small Businesses create jobs, strengthen local communities, and drive innovation across this country,” said Congressman Alford. “But in today’s economy, they simply cannot compete without access to modern technology and digital tools. Whether it’s cloud-based accounting software, payroll systems, cybersecurity protections, inventory management platforms, or emerging AI tools, technology is no longer a luxury for small businesses. It is essential to ensuring that Main Street keeps up with Wall Street. Our bill provides a simple, commonsense fix by clarifying that SBA 7(a) loans may be used for technology that facilitates business operations. I’m proud it passed the Small Business Committee and grateful for Chairman Williams support.”

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Alford Priorities Pass Appropriations Committee in FY27 Energy & Water Development Funding Bill

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Energy, Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill for Fiscal Year 2027.

"Today, the House Appropriations Committee once again advanced another strong, America First funding Bill for Fiscal Year 2027. The Energy and Water Development bill strengthens national security, unleashes American energy dominance, and delivers results for Missouri families," said Congressman Alford.

"This legislation champions our nuclear deterrent, advances President Trump’s goal to quadruple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, restores full funding for Army Corps of Engineers water projects, and supports rural America, while eliminating wasteful Biden-era programs. I am particularly proud the bill includes language supporting the Kansas City National Security Campus expansion, which is one of America’s premier national security manufacturing sites right here in our backyard.”

Fourth District priorities secured by Congressman Alford in the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill include:

Language supporting the Kansas City Non-Nuclear Expansion Transformation (KC NExT) project at the National Security Campus, which will add two million square feet of cutting-edge office and manufacturing space, substantially growing capacity to meet rising demand for the non-nuclear components of our nuclear arsenal made there.
- WATCH Congressman Alford’s remarks in support of this provision HERE.
A provision to prioritize nuclear workforce training in partnership with registered apprenticeship programs on Department of Energy funded projects, just like KC NExT.
Increased funding to support domestic boron and isotope production, which is vital to onshoring critical mineral development and ending American reliance on Communist China.
Protections for Americans’ Second Amendment rights when visiting water development sites, like Truman Reservoir, under certain conditions.
Expanded funding for the Office of Cyber security, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) to secure our energy infrastructure against all hazards, cyber risks, and disruptions.

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Agriculture Listening Session on The Farm Bill

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Event Date Monday, August 14, 2023 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2503 W 16th St
Sedalia, MO 65301
United States

I'm excited to share with y’all that I’m hosting an Agriculture Listening Session on the Farm Bill on August 14 at the Missouri State Fair. We’re thrilled to have Governor Mike Parson and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson join us.

Agriculture is the backbone of our Missouri economy, and I know that the perspectives of our hard-working farmers and ranchers are crucial to shaping effective farm bill policies.

I hope to see you all there!

Please find all details in the graphic and mark your calendars!