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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.

By Central Missouri News | Nov 20, 2024

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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.

By Central Missouri News | Nov 20, 2024

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Real estate caucus urges halt on FHFA's controversial title insurance pilot

By Central Missouri News | Nov 19, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Nov 19, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 29, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 22, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 17, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 17, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 8, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Oct 4, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Sep 26, 2024

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

By Central Missouri News | Sep 25, 2024

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).

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USAF approves Whiteman AFB as second location for B-21 Raider

By Central Missouri News | Sep 11, 2024

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed approval following Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's decision to designate Whiteman Air Force Base as the second location for the B-21 Stealth Bomber.

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Congressman Alford criticizes Missouri Supreme Court ruling on Amendment 3

By Central Missouri News | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued a statement following the Missouri Supreme Court's decision to keep Amendment 3 on the November ballot.

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Congressman Alford leads bipartisan effort against EPA's acephate restrictions

By Central Missouri News | Sep 10, 2024

Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led a bipartisan letter with 11 of his House colleagues to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing concerns over the EPA’s recent decision to cancel nearly all uses of acephate.

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Alford comments on Kabul fall anniversary, remembers fallen U.S service members

By Central Missouri News | Aug 26, 2024

U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released a statement today on the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul and the tragic killing of 13 U.S. service members during the Biden-Harris administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Congressman Mark Alford announces details for upcoming town hall tour across Missouri's Fourth District

By Central Missouri News | Aug 13, 2024

RAYMORE, Mo. – U.S. Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) has announced the details for the 2024 Fourth Congressional District Town Hall Tour.

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Congressman Alford leads call against DoD policy limiting parental access

By Central Missouri News | Aug 5, 2024

Recently, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led nine of his House Republican colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Defense to overturn a policy that prohibits military parents from accessing their teenagers' health information, including involvement in critical health-related decisions for their children.

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Congressman Alford introduces act to increase regulatory transparency for small businesses

By Central Missouri News | Jul 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Regulatory Agenda Clarity Act. The legislation aims to support American families and business owners by requiring federal agencies to fully disclose how their regulations would impact small businesses and entrepreneurs.