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Alford Highlights America First Wins in FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the National Security, State Department, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill for fiscal year 2027.

“This FY2027 National Security, State Department, and Related Programs bill advances President Trump’s America First agenda,” said Congressman Alford. “We’re cutting spending $2.69 billion below last year’s level while delivering robust support for key allies like Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Taiwan and holding adversaries like Communist China and Iran accountable. This legislation prioritizes fiscal responsibility, protects American taxpayer dollars, promotes self-sufficiency in foreign assistance, and ensures our foreign policy strengthens U.S. national security.”

Congressman Alford secured several priorities in the NSRP funding bill, including:

A provision to strengthen accountability for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) grantees to prevent controversial domestic programming from entities that receive taxpayer funding.
- Earlier this year, Congressman Alford questioned the head of NED regarding a past grantee, the Global Disinformation Index, that enabled censorship of American citizens. Watch that exchange here.
Cutting all federal funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to ensure American taxpayers are not bankrolling left-wing content that undermines our national interest, while creating new global broadcasting programs under the direct oversight of the State Department.
Language to ensure more foreign assistance provided by American taxpayers is Made in America by strengthening domestic procurement requirements.
Provisions to advance President Trump’s America First Health Policy to ensure partner nations are increasing their cost-sharing.
Provisions to ensure timely processing of visas and passports associated with the upcoming World Cup, which Kansas City will host this summer.
Appropriate funding of National Security Investment Programs under the State Department to ensure that all foreign assistance is supporting national security—not woke projects overseas.
Provisions urging the State Department to ensure that American defense manufacturing remains dominant and prevent foreign entities from undermining our defense industrial base.

A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.

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Alford Secures Support for Missouri Farmers and Ranchers as Appropriations Committee Advances FY2027 Ag Appropriations Bill

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2027.

"The FY2027 Agriculture appropriations bill is a fiscally responsible measure that cuts waste, backs our farmers and ranchers, strengthens rural America, and prioritizes food security while advancing President Trump’s America First agenda,” said Congressman Alford.

“As a member of the Committee, I’m proud to have secured more than $4 million in direct federal investments for Missouri’s Fourth District through this process. Missouri’s hardworking producers and families win big with smarter funding for research, animal and plant health, and nutrition programs that deliver real results. This bill keeps our farms strong, our food supply secure, and taxpayer dollars working harder for the heartland."

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 addresses 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 Leads 29 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Call to Expand B-21 Program

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led 29 lawmakers in calling for the expansion of the B-21 Raider program in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Global developments, including the pacing threat of the Chinese Communist Party as well as conflicts in eastern Europe and the Middle East, demand significantly more B-21s than the 100 aircraft originally planned.

Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri’s Fourth District, which is currently the only operating base of the B-2 stealth bomber fleet, will be among those that house the B-21.

Read the full letter here or below:

“Dear Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith:

“As the Committee reviews the Department of Defense FY 2027 budget request and drafts its recommendations for the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we wanted to voice our strong support of America’s next long-range, stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider. The B-21 sets the benchmark for program performance and will outpace the highest end threats for decades to come. We recommend that the Committee fully funds the program in FY 2027 and directs the Department to reassess the current program of record. Many experts believe significantly more B-21s are needed than the 100 aircraft planned at the program’s award in 2015. Reevaluating the program of record requirement in light of global developments is appropriate at this time.

“The B-21 is a masterpiece of American innovation and is China’s pacing threat, key to both American deterrence and victory in future conflicts. This sixth-generation aircraft will be the backbone of the U.S. Air Force as a daily flyer and offering a combination of range, payload, and survivability. Long-range precision strike capabilities will afford Combatant Commanders the ability to hold any target, anywhere in the world at risk.

“The B-21 government and industry team continue to make tremendous progress. The first two test aircraft have flown at Edwards Air Force and performed like the simulator, reflecting the precision of the B-21 digital ecosystem. Two ground test assets have completed structures testing and progressing with fatigue testing. Low-rate initial production is underway, building off the production-representative test assets. The all-American, nationwide B-21 Industry Team has invested over $7 billion to support the program and span across 40 states and more than 400 suppliers.

“We urge the Committee to fully fund the program in FY 2027. If additional resources become available, we encourage the Committees to consider funding additional B-21 modernization activities to ensure the program outpaces evolving threats in the future.

“We further recommend that the FY 2027 NDAA directs the Department to reassess and validate an increase to the current B-21 Raider Program of Record to ensure that it supports the National Defense Strategy, meets the future mission requirements identified by U.S. Strategic Command, and aligns with the investment to accelerate and expand B-21 production capacity, as provided in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025.

“Thank you for your consideration of this request.”

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Alford Commends Appropriations Committee Passage of FY27 Financial Services & General Government Funding Bill

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FY27 FSGG) funding bill.

“For the second time this week, the House Appropriations Committee is advancing Fiscal Year 2027 funding ahead of schedule. This fiscally responsible legislation cuts spending by nearly $1 billion from last year—while advancing President Trump’s America First agenda by eliminating wasteful spending and ending divisive Biden-era policies,” said Congressman Alford. “The bill strengthens cybersecurity and IT modernization across government, protects consumer freedoms, prohibits the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency, safeguards election integrity, and defends First Amendment rights.

“I’m incredibly proud this bill includes our Strategic Assets Protection Act to protect Whiteman AFB and other nuclear triad facilities from foreign adversaries. I’m pleased to help advance this commonsense legislation that delivers a more efficient, accountable, and secure government for the hardworking families and taxpayers of Missouri and across our nation.”

Fourth District Priorities Included in the FY27 FSGG Bill:

Rep. Alford’s Strategic Assets Protection Act, which will ensure sensitive national security sites associated with our nuclear triad, including Whiteman Air Force Base, are protected from foreign adversaries by directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review all foreign transactions involving real estate, businesses, critical infrastructure, or assets surrounding these facilities since January 1, 2017.
- Watch Rep. Alford’s remarks in committee on this provision here.
A provision requiring the Inspector General for the USPS to investigate and issue a report on the abysmal service quality and deliver performance plaguing the Kansas City metro area.
Language encouraging the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow insurance companies to exclude woke, left-wing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) proposals from their proxy materials.
Several provisions encouraging the agencies funded under the bill, including the IRS, Office of Personnel Management, and Treasury Department, to utilize innovative technology to ensure the sensitive personal information of taxpayers and federal employees are adequately protected.

Background on the FY27 FSGG Bill:

Strengthening National Security Infrastructure

New funding for CFIUS, TFI, FinCEN and Cybersecurity
Level funding for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program and other drug control programs within the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONCDP)

Leveraging New Technology

This includes prioritizing AI, machine learning, and other modernization tools to both strengthen IT platforms and ensure the federal government runs effectively and efficiently

Prioritizing Fiscal Responsibility

This includes shrinking the size of agencies to reflect current workforce trends
Aligned agencies funding with the personnel cuts the President has made
Facilitating the disposal of dilapidated buildings while ensuring maintenance resources are available
Cuts IRS enforcement by 28% or $1.4 billion

Cracking down on Fraud

Fully funds IGs and PRAC to stop waste, fraud, abuse as well as improper and fraudulent payments
Codifying Executive Orders supporting efforts to detect and stop improper payments

Federal Judiciary Security

Fully funds security request for Supreme Court Justices and all federal Judges

Pro Life Protections:

Retains prohibitions on sex denying care and DC Abortion Riders

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Real Estate & Build America Caucus Co-Chairs Urge House Leadership to Remove Disastrous Build-to-Rent Housing Ban from Senate Bill

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), along with the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus and the Congressional Build America Caucus—Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Lou Correa (CA-46), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Celeste Maloy (UT-02), and Josh Harder (CA-09)—led a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The lawmakers, joined by 70 of their colleagues, are calling on House leadership to strip or revise disastrous provisions to ban Build-to-Rent homebuilding from the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act before any final, negotiated package comes to the floor for a vote because they would undermine efforts to address our nation’s housing supply and affordability crises.

Read the full letter here.

Read key excerpts from the letter below:

“Dear Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries:

“As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus and the Build America Caucus, along with our colleagues, we write to express serious concerns regarding provisions included in the Senate-passed 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act that would undermine efforts to address our nation’s housing supply and affordability crisis. While we applaud the Senate’s efforts to promote homeownership, a key plank of the American Dream, Section 901 would decrease the housing supply and harm Americans. We urge you to ensure Section 901 is modified to remove provisions that are harmful to increasing the supply of affordable housing. …

“First, the Senate language would directly constrain housing supply at a time when the United States faces a significant housing supply shortage. According to the Urban Institute this provision could ‘decrease the number of rental units built each year by at least 72,000.’ Policies restricting investment in rental housing, particularly BTR communities, would reduce the production of new housing units that would not otherwise be built. Industry stakeholders have made clear that BTR housing is a critical and growing segment of the housing market, delivering tens of thousands of new units annually and helping meet demand in high-opportunity communities. Limiting this form of development would exacerbate the existing housing deficit and undermine broader efforts within the bill to increase supply.

“Second, the Senate provision would push out renters and destabilize housing for thousands of families nationwide. The bill’s requirements, including mandatory divestment timelines, would compel housing providers to sell properties, resulting in the forced displacement of renters who rely on these homes. …

“Third, these provisions would disproportionately harm middle-class and military families who rely on flexible, high-quality rental housing options. BTR communities provide access to neighborhoods with strong schools, employment opportunities, and community infrastructure, often in areas where traditional rental housing is limited. These communities are especially important for families who are not yet ready or able to purchase a home, including relocating workers and military families transitioning between duty stations. Restricting access to these housing options would reduce mobility, limit economic opportunity, and place additional strain on working families striving to achieve homeownership. …

“At a time when the nation faces a housing supply gap of millions of units, Congress should be focused on policies that increase supply, lower costs, and expand opportunity, not measures that reduce housing production and limit options for American families.

“For these reasons, we respectfully urge you to strip or substantially revise these harmful provisions as the House considers the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. We stand ready to work with you to ensure that final legislation advances policies that meaningfully address the nation’s housing challenges and support American families. …”

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House Appropriations Committee Advances FY27 Military Construction and VA Funding Bill, Including Alford Priorities

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), the Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (FY27 MilCon-VA) funding bill.

“Appropriations season is underway, and we hit the ground running for FY2027 by fully funding veterans’ programs and health care,” said Congressman Alford. “This Military Construction and VA bill delivers the benefits our veterans have earned, protects their Second Amendment rights, expands Community Care, and boosts mental health and suicide prevention. At the same time, we’re making smart investments in military construction to deter Communist China and building the infrastructure needed for advanced systems like the B-21 Raider, which is coming soon to Whiteman AFB. I’m proud to help advance this critical bill.”

Fourth District priorities secured in the FY27 MilCon-VA bill include provisions to:

Increase transparency for fees paid to attorneys and consultants to help with VA claims and appeals to ensure our veterans and taxpayers are not being ripped off.
Increase funding for the Toxic Exposures Fund to $54.6 billion, while ensuring previous appropriations to the fund remain available until expended.
Enhance the VAs utilization of technology, modernize its IT, and encourage adoption of AI to expedite Veterans’ claims and processing, improve data security, and expand access to care.
Instruct the Army to evaluate all buildings built before 1950 for safety, mission readiness, and needs related to improving these facilities. This would include the outdated Central Issuing Facility at Fort Leonard Wood.

Background on the FY27 MilCon-VA Appropriations bill:

Veterans Support & Services

Fully funds veterans’ health care programs.
Fully funds veterans’ benefits.
Maintains funding for:
- Veterans research programs
- Mental health services
- Other core support programs relied upon by veterans
Invests over $2 billion in:
- Capital improvements for VA medical facilities
- Four national cemeteries

Veterans Policy & Administration Priorities

Protects Second Amendment rights of veterans by:
- Preventing the VA from submitting veteran information to the FBI without judicial consent
Fully funds the Community Care account, expanding access to:
- Specialty care
- Non-VA providers based on individual needs
Supports efforts to:
- Improve veteran mental health outcomes
- Strengthen suicide prevention initiatives

National Security & Military Construction

Provides robust funding for military construction, including:
- Infrastructure supporting advanced weapons systems
- Strategic investments in the Indo-Pacific region
Maintains prohibitions on:
- Closure of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Use of military construction funds to house detainees on U.S. soil

China & Supply Chain Protections

Prohibits the VA from:
- Purchasing goods or services directly from Communist China
- Indirect procurement linked to Chinese sources

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Alford Introduces Strategic Assets Protection Act to Ensure Nuclear Triad Sites Are Secure

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Strategic Assets Protection Act. This groundbreaking legislation will direct the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review all foreign transactions involving real estate, businesses, critical infrastructure, or assets surrounding facilities associated with the U.S. Nuclear Triad, including Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), since January 1, 2017.

“America’s national security is not for sale,” said Congressman Alford. “For years, our foreign adversaries, including the CCP, have been purchasing businesses and real estate near sensitive national security sites with impunity. That ends now. Our nuclear triad is the cornerstone of our deterrence and President Trump’s peace through strength agenda. I’m proud to introduce the Strategic Assets Protection Act to ensure our most valuable strategic assets are secure.”

Read the text of the bill here.

This legislation directly responds to reports of potential Chinese Communist Party-linked ownership of a trailer park adjacent to Whiteman AFB, home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber fleet, as well as a golf club next to Barksdale AFB, which hosts the Air Force Global Strike Command.

The Strategic Assets Protection Act requires CFIUS to conduct a review of all transactions completed on or after January 1, 2017, that involve real estate, businesses, critical infrastructure, or assets located within, adjacent to, or functionally supporting facilities that host, maintain, modernize, test, command, or control components of the United States nuclear triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile facilities, ballistic missile submarine bases and shipyards, strategic bomber bases, associated weapons storage areas, nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, and any National Nuclear Security Administration production or research facilities.

Background:

Following reports suggesting CCP-linked shell companies purchased a trailer park adjacent to Whiteman Air Force Base, Congressman Alford requested and subsequently received a classified briefing on potential threats to Whiteman posed by the transaction.

Congressman Alford also sponsors the American Land and Property Protection Act, which will prohibit any official associated with a foreign adversary from purchasing any type of real estate anywhere in the U.S.

In 2023, Congressman Alford joined forces with Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to successfully fight to ensure Whiteman AFB was included on CFIUS’ list of sensitive national security sites that require enhanced scrutiny.

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Alford Welcomes SBA Administrator Loeffler to KC, Celebrates Historic Success of Working Families Tax Cuts

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) welcomed Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Kansas City, MO to tout the historic success of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts at Cupini’s Italian restaurant.

“I was proud to welcome Administrator Loeffler to Kansas City to show her the positive impact our Working Families Tax Cuts are having right here in our community,” said Congressman Alford. “From no tax on tips to relief for job creators, the Trump Tax Cuts are putting more money back into the pockets of small business owners and employees alike, just like those at Cupini’s. This is what Main Street success looks like, and it’s thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts. It’s not often we have a member of the President’s Cabinet in KC, and I was proud to host this historic visit.

Watch a video recap of Administrator Loeffler and Congressman Alford’s visit with owner Franco Cupini here or by clicking the image above.

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Alford, Broadcasters Caucus Co-Chairs Lead 91 Lawmakers in Urging FCC to Set Firm Timeline for National Transition to NextGen TV

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and the other Co-Chairs of the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus, Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Mike Flood (NE-01), and Darren Soto (FL-09), led a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, Commissioner Anna Gomez, and Commissioner Olivia Trusty.

Joined by 87 of their colleagues, the lawmakers are urging the FCC to establish a firm timeline for the nationwide transition from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 or "NextGen TV" to ensure industry certainty, continued manufacturing investments, strengthened competitiveness of free and local broadcasting, and a smooth, consumer-focused transition.

Read the full letter to the FCC here or below:

“Dear Chairman Carr, Commissioner Gomez, and Commissioner Trusty:

“We are pleased to see that last year, the Federal Communications Commission (‘FCC’ or ‘Commission’) took an important step toward establishing a firm transition plan for rolling out the Next Generation Television standard (‘Next Gen TV’ or ‘ATSC 3.0’). We now urge the Commission to take the next steps to bring this transition to completion and unlock the full range of benefits enabled by the Next Gen TV platform. It is of utmost importance that local broadcast stations throughout the country are able to serve our constituents not only with the improved pictures, sounds, and interactive features that Next Gen TV provides, but also with expanded local news capabilities, advanced emergency alerting, and the ability to deliver hyper-localized content that is the fabric of our local communities.

“More than 75% of the U.S. population – across 80 markets – already has access to Next Gen TV. Consumers have purchased more than 14 million compatible television sets and are already enjoying the benefits of enhanced video and audio quality and interactive features. Yet while local markets continue to launch, the lack of a firm transition timeline threatens the broad availability of these benefits to rural and urban markets alike and slows market momentum.

“Regulatory certainty would spur manufacturer investment.

“Broadcasters and device manufacturers alike need regulatory certainty to make long-term investments and fully realize the potential of this technology. Manufacturers may hesitate to scale device production while consumer demand for Next Gen remains limited, yet broadcasters cannot spark that demand until they regain access to their full channel capacity and can showcase the full capabilities of ATSC 3.0. By establishing a clear path forward, the Commission can help overcome these natural market hesitations and ensure that free, over-the-air television continues to thrive and evolve to meet viewers’ needs, rather than risk gradual erosion through inaction. A clear signal from the FCC that the transition is moving forward will unlock greater manufacturer investment in the consumer device marketplace – a win-win that fosters competition and ensures that viewers benefit from a vibrant marketplace of affordable, Next Gen TV-ready products. A firm transition date would catalyze the entire ecosystem, focusing technical development, accelerating deployment, and creating a predictable path forward.

“Regulatory certainty would also ensure continued access to high-value content.

“As the video marketplace evolves, it has become a competitive imperative for video platforms to deliver ultra-high-definition (4K) programming. This is particularly essential to the continued vitality and competitiveness of local television broadcasters’ free, local, and trusted service in our communities. Without the certainty of a firm transition, broadcasters will struggle to compete for high-value programming such as 4K sports, risking a shift of that content to tech platforms, undermining decades of investment in local news. Viewers would lose a free, over-the-air option that provides a wide variety of compelling programming and community-focused journalism.

“Finally, and most importantly, regulatory certainty would also bring critical public safety and national security benefits.

“A date-certain transition to ATSC 3.0 is essential to enable a terrestrial complement to GPS nationwide utilizing the precise timing signals from broadcast towers. If GPS is disrupted by jamming, spoofing, or other means, our nation’s vital infrastructure – from financial markets to transportation and everything in between – would be at risk. A swift transition to ATSC 3.0 can facilitate a GPS complement that is incredibly resilient, but only if the FCC acts swiftly in this transition.

“Just as the FCC has successfully championed other innovative technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi, and the 2009 digital TV transition, the time is now for the FCC to transition to Next Gen TV. We urge the FCC to work with Congress and industry to ensure a smooth transition and to protect consumers with legacy TVs, so that all viewers and local communities benefit from the opportunities enabled by the upgrade from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0.

“Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.”

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Alford, Costa, A. Smith Introduce National Ag Day Resolution

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), and Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day and recognizing the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.

Read the text of the resolution here.

“Our farmers and ranchers around the clock all year to feed, clothe, and fuel the world,” said Congressman Alford. “This industry has been recognized on National Agriculture Day for decades, and we’re proud to play our part to ensure our agriculture community continues to receive this honor. Agriculture is the cornerstone of communities across Missouri and all of America. I’m pleased to partner with Congressmen Costa and Smith to get our farmers and ranchers the recognition they deserve.”

“Agriculture is the backbone of our nation, and the hardworking farmers, ranchers, dairymen, and women of the San Joaquin Valley, and across the country deserve our recognition and support every day,” said Rep. Costa. “National Agriculture Day reminds us that food security is a national security issue. Our farmers feed much of the world, strengthen our economy, and protect our country. As a third-generation farmer, I am proud to stand with my colleagues in celebrating their essential role in sustaining our communities and our nation.”

"On National Agriculture Day we celebrate and show our gratitude to America's ag producers for their continued efforts to feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world. The agriculture industry is the backbone of the economy in communities throughout rural America, including those in Nebraska’s Third District which leads the country in agricultural production. Today, I am proud to partner with Congressmen Alford and Costa to recognize the essential role farmers and ranchers continue to play in America’s success," said Congressman Smith.

The resolution is also cosponsored by Reps. Rob Bresnahan, Juan Ciscomani, David Rouzer, Andrea Salinas, Pete Sessions, Gabe Evans, Julia Letlow, Rick Crawford, Daniel Webster, Randy Feenstra, Zach Nunn, Austin Scott, Andy Harris, Tracey Mann, Brad Finstad, Mary Miller, Angie Craig, Robert Aderholt, and John Rose.

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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!