U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (MO)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (MO)
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Congressman Alford returns over $2.7 million to Missouri’s fourth district
Congressman Mark Alford has announced that over $2.7 million was returned to constituents in Missouri's Fourth Congressional District during his first term in Congress.
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Congressman Alford reflects on former President Jimmy Carter's legacy
Congressman Mark Alford has expressed his condolences following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Congressman Alford supports NDAA passage to enhance military focus and national defense
Today, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Congressmen host briefing on strategic deterrence with USSTRATCOM commander
On November 19, 2024, Congressmen Mark Alford and Salud Carbajal, co-chairs of the Long-Range Strike Caucus, conducted a bipartisan briefing with General Anthony J. Cotton, Commander of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).
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Congressman Alford introduces bill to aid digital innovation in small businesses
Today, Congressman Mark Alford introduced the Small Business Technological Advancement Act.
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Congressman Alford criticizes Biden's pilot program on title insurance
Congressman Mark Alford has expressed concerns over a pilot program initiated by the Biden administration, which aims to remove title insurance requirements in certain real estate transactions.
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Missouri Republicans question Biden on handling of Venezuelan gang members
Congressman Mark Alford and Congressman Sam Graves, along with Missouri Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, have raised concerns to President Joe Biden regarding the release of Venezuelan gang members in the United States.
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Lawmakers urge VA Secretary McDonough for improvements in veteran mental health scheduling
Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District has joined forces with other lawmakers to address concerns over the scheduling system for veteran mental health appointments.
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Lawmakers urge Congress for $21.6M funding for urban search & rescue equipment
Congressman Mark Alford, along with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, has called on Congress to allocate $21.6 million for the National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task forces.
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Real estate caucus urges halt on FHFA's controversial title insurance pilot
This week, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, along with fellow co-chairs Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), urged the Federal Housing...
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Bipartisan delegation visits Middle East to strengthen defense ties
Amid growing instability in the Middle East, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) on a bipartisan trip aimed at strengthening U.S. defense and reinforcing alliances.
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Congressman demands answers from postmaster on military ballot delays
U.S. Congressman Mark Alford has addressed a letter to U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, expressing serious concerns over reports of disenfranchisement among service members stationed overseas due to delays in ballot delivery by...
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Congressman Alford mourns passing of Sergeant Sarah Roque
U.S. Congressman Mark Alford has expressed his condolences following the death of Sergeant Sarah Roque. In a statement released from Raymore, Missouri, Congressman Alford extended his sympathies to Roque's family and the Fort Leonard Wood community.
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Alford supports Israeli military action against Hamas leader
Congressman Mark Alford has expressed his approval following the Israeli military's operation that resulted in the death of Yahya Sinwar, a key figure linked to a recent attack. In a statement from Washington, D.C., Alford praised the actions taken by Israel.
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Alford highlights Whiteman AFB's role after U.S. strikes on Houthi targets
Following recent U.S. airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, Congressman Mark Alford has highlighted the importance of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the personnel at Whiteman Air Force Base in maintaining national security and deterring global threats.
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Alford joins Smith in Kansas City to discuss future tax policies
U.S. Congressman Mark Alford recently joined Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and U.S. Congressman Ron Estes in Kansas City for a roundtable discussion aimed at addressing potential tax increases. The event, held at Superior Linen Supply Company, focused on how Congress can build upon the 2017 Trump tax cuts to prevent a $7 trillion tax hike proposed by the Biden-Harris administration.
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Rep. Alford reflects on anniversary of terrorist attack on Israel
U.S. Congressman Mark Alford from Missouri's 4th District has issued a statement marking the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and was noted as the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. The attack also involved Iran-backed Hamas terrorists taking more than 200 hostages, including American citizens.
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Congressman Alford releases video documenting aftermath of October 7th Hamas attack
U.S. Congressman Mark Alford has released a video documenting his visit to Israel in April 2024, ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7th attack by Hamas. The attack, which was supported by Iran, resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people and saw over 200 individuals taken hostage, including American citizens.
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House Republicans urge leadership to prioritize farm bill before year's end
Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), along with Representatives Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02), led a majority of the House Republican Conference in urging House GOP Leadership to prioritize the Farm Bill this year. The letter, signed by 140 Members, emphasizes the need for updated policies to support production agriculture and rural America.
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Congressman Alford introduces act to support rural innovation and small businesses
Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act. This legislation aims to enhance outreach efforts in rural communities through the Small Business Innovation (SBIR) and Small Business Technology (STTR) programs under the Small Business Administration (SBA).