Mark Alford

Alford Announces $16.2 Million U.S. DOT Grant to Modernize COLT Railroad in Columbia Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $16,207,000 through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety…

Alford to Host Staff-Led FY 2028 Community Project Funding Workshops Today, Congressman Mark Alford announced Fiscal Year 2028 Community Project Funding (CPF) Workshops across Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District. These staff-led workshops will help eligible entities better understand the CPF…

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF MARSHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1041-E1042] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Alford Introduces Legislation to Strengthen SBA’s Rural and Faith-Based Outreach Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, introduced the Faith and Rural Small Business Act to strengthen the Small…

Alford, Davids Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect America’s Medical Supply Chains, Support Kansas City Area Innovation Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO-04) and Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced the Critical Biomanufacturing Input Assessment Act. It’s a bipartisan bill that would…

Alford Applauds Dept. of War Awarding F/A-XX Contract to Boeing Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement applauding the Department of War’s announcement that the contract to build the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet to Boeing—meaning it will be built by Missouri…

Alford, Real Estate Caucus Call on Copyright Office to Reconsider Fee Increase for Multiple Listing Services Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) led a letter with his Congressional Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs—Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Petersen (CO-07)—to the U.S.…

Alford Bill to Provide Flexibility for SBA 504 Lending Passes House Small Business Committee Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) bipartisan 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, introduced with Representative Lateefah Simon (CA-12). The legislation would…

Congressman Alford Leads Members of Missouri Delegation in Resolution Honoring Partnership with Panama Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO-04) joined Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) and three members of Missouri’s Congressional delegation in introducing a bipartisan resolution…

AGOA EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5377-H5385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AGOA…

Alford Receives Assurance Basic Combat Training Is Staying at Fort Leonard Wood RAYMORE, MO— Congressman Mark Alford today announced that the U.S. Army has confirmed there are no plans to relocate Basic Combat Training from Fort Leonard Wood. After hearing concerns about the future of Fort Leonard…

Alford Secures F-15E Strike Eagle Mission in Historic Victory for Whiteman Air Force Base and the 442d Fighter Wing RAYMORE, MO — Congressman Mark Alford today announced a major victory for Whiteman Air Force Base, the 442d Fighter Wing, and communities across Missouri’s Fourth Congressional…

Congressman Mark Alford Advances Effort to Ban Congressional Stock Trading, House Passes Stop Insider Trading Act Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, marking a significant step forward in efforts to prohibit Members of Congress from trading…

STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5143-H5153] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STOP…

Alford Introduces Bill to Protect Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of today’s House Appropriations Committee hearing on government shutdowns and the federal funding process, Congressman Mark Alford introduced the Federal Employee Financial Protection Act to…

Reps Alford and Escobar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Burdensome Tape and Accelerate Military Construction WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), alongside Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, legislation to…

Congressman Mark Alford Celebrates $34 Million Investment in Kansas City BioHub, Highlights Continued Work to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains KANSAS CITY, MO— Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) celebrated the announcement of a $34 million federal investment through the U.S. Economic…

Rep. Mark Alford Applauds NSF’s $160 Million Kansas City Award Following His Push and Letter of Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Alford applauds the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) decision to award the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads…

RECOGNIZING JOHN WATHAN ON HIS INDUCTION INTO ROYALS HALL OF FAME Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4616-H4617] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4480-H4523] From the Congressional Record Online…

Alford Highlights America First Wins in House-Passed FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Security, State Department, and Related Programs (NSRP)…

Rep. Mark Alford Announces $18 Million Federal BUILD Grant for Belton Infrastructure Project Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) announced that the City of Belton has been awarded an $18 million federal BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the…

Alford Leads Missouri Delegation in Urging Transparency and Continued Investment in Fort Leonard Wood’s Critical Training Mission Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Congressman Mark Alford announced he and members of the Missouri Congressional Delegation have sent a formal letter to Secretary of…

Alford, Correa Introduce Bipartisan “Online Accessibility Act” to Expand Access & Protect Small Businesses Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced the Online Accessibility Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Americans with…

Alford Bill to Facilitate Small Business Technology Adoption Passes House Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) Small Business Technological Advancement Act (H.R. 915), bipartisan legislation that ensures small businesses can use SBA 7(a)…

SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4142-H4143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Alford leads Resolution Honoring Kansas City’s Efforts Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced a resolution honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding communities in preparing to host the 2026 FIFA…

Alford Celebrates Appropriations Committee Advancing America First Homeland Security Funding Bill Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Homeland Security funding bill for fiscal year 2027 early this morning.…

Alford Secures $1 Million for El Dorado Springs Public Safety Building in House-Passed Funding Bill 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…

Alford Applauds Labor-HHS-Education Funding Bill’s Focus on Mental & Rural Health Care Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “I was…

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

Alford Advances $1.6 Million for Cass County Digital Forensics Unit 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,…

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

Alford Advances $15.2 Million for Fourth District as Appropriations Committee Passes Transportation and Housing Funding Bill Today, Congressman Mark Alford issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related…

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3838-H3862] From the Congressional…

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3840-H3864] From the Congressional…

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

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

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

Alford Bill to Facilitate Small Business Technology Adoption Passes Committee 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…

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

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

Committee on Small Business and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Demand Answers on Concealment of PPP Abuse under the Biden Administration Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), Chairman of House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, Congressman Roger…

Appropriations Committee Advances Commerce, Justice, and Science Funding Bill Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies (CJS) funding bill for fiscal year 2027. “Another…

Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus Endorses Latest House Version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 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), issued the…

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) voted to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Constructions, Veterans Affairs, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2027. H.R. 8469 fully funds veterans’ healthcare and…

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3486-H3505] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Alford Proudly Supports Year-Round E-15: Delivering Lower Gas Prices, Stronger Rural Economies, and American Energy Dominance Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of legislation for year-round E-15 sales through H.R. 1346, the Nationwide…

RECOGNIZING TYLER KEMP ON BEING NAMED THE 2026 MISSOURI SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E430] From the Congressional Record Online…

Reps. Alford, Graves, Cleaver, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America’s Teachers In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Mark Alford (R-MO) and Wesley Bell (D-MO) introduced a resolution in the House…