Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Diaz-Balart and Ranking Member Frankel for their hard work on putting this bill together. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this fiscal year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs funding bill. We are talking about security through responsibility today. This is a bill that does something that Washington doesn't always do: It spends less, and it prioritizes more. It cuts spending by $2.6 billion, compared to last year, while putting American interests and national security first. It also demands fiscal responsibility.
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Mark Alford
Representative · Missouri · Republican
Mark Alford
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
It wasn't easy. Mr. Speaker, public service is a privilege. It is not a pathway to personal profit. Yet, too many Americans look at us here in Congress and wonder if that line has been blurred, not proven, not assumed, but simply questioned. That question alone is a problem. Mr. Speaker, that is because when lawmakers consistently outperform Wall Street, then people start asking questions. They start doubting. They stop trusting in us. For example, Mr.
I rise today in support of passing the Small Business Technological Advancement Act through the House. Small businesses are the backbone of America. They are the backbone of our economy. They create jobs. They strengthen communities, and they drive innovation across our great country. But in today's economy, Mr. Speaker, no small business can compete effectively without access to modern technology.
Biography
Mark Alford built a reputation as a television news anchor before entering public service. Elected as the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th congressional district in 2022, he focuses on strengthening national security, supporting agricultural communities, and promoting economic growth. Alford serves on the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees, where he has advocated for increased military resources and rural broadband expansion. Through direct engagement and practical solutions, he represents his district with a commitment to transparency and responsiveness.
Education
- High School Diploma, Ross S. Sterling High School, Baytown, TX1982
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023-PresentRepresenting Missouri's 4th district
Television Reporter/anchor
1986–2021(anchor, WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO, 1998–2021)
Realtor
Business Owner
Policy Focus
Agriculture and Food24%
Armed Forces and National Security17%
Commerce17%
Government Operations and Politics12%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Mark Alford's record in Congress.
Military Support
Advocated for increased funding and resources for Whiteman Air Force Base and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.
Agriculture Advocacy
Supported legislation to expand market access and disaster relief for Missouri farmers.
Veterans Services
Co-sponsored bills to improve healthcare and benefits for Missouri veterans.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Promoted federal investment to expand high-speed internet access in rural Missouri communities.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Appropriations
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