Mark Alford

I support the Missouri First map because I firmly believe it better reflects the values of Missouri voters.

As we continue our conflict with Iran, we need partners in that region who are of the same mindset.

I think it's important with any agreement like that that Congress have a role in that and I look forward to reviewing that.

The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act is about one thing, and that is keeping our promises--our promises to our veterans, our servicemembers, and their families. We are fully funding veterans…

This bill is so good, the White House just endorsed this bill, and I want to read the last paragraph: ``The administration urges the Congress to support this fiscally responsible bill and looks forward to working with the Congress on the…

I rise today to recognize Missouri's Fourth Congressional District May Small Business of the Month, Alewel's Country Meats. What better month to highlight this amazing small business than National Beef Month? What began as a small downtown…

I rise today to recognize our May Veteran of the Month, Mr. Rick Fullerton of Independence, Missouri. He is a World War II vet and lives at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg in our district. Mr. Fullerton attended Smith-Cotton High…

Look, we have lived under the oppression of Joe Biden's hyperinflation for some years.

We all have a role to play in this to right size our government, and if I have to pay a little bit more for something, I'm all for it to get America right again, to start whittling down.

They were 'outside agitators.'

Just because you have a government job doesn't mean it's a lifetime appointment like the Supreme Court. There are jobs available. God has a plan and purpose for your life.

But the ship heading towards a reef, we don’t have much time before we hit that reef with $36 trillion worth of debt.

The unfortunate thing was, is that this was organized protests, I think from some outside agitator groups.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, `twas 5 days before Christmas, and all through this House, not a lawmaker was resting, not even their spouse. The CR was stalled, the debates full of heat, while a shutdown shadow loomed…

Today I rise to honor Jones Boots of Vernon County, Missouri, as our Fourth Congressional District September Small Business of the Month. From the humble beginnings of two employees and an inventory of just 500 pairs of boots, Jones Boots…

Lastly, I want to reflect on today, 9/11, as a day of remembrance. This is now the 23rd anniversary of the fateful date in U.S. history when Islamic terrorists on planes loaded with people crashed into the World Trade Center. Let's keep…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Wexton) for her courage. We love her, and America thanks her. Recognizing Patrick O'Hanlon

Our food security is our national security.

It is with a heavy heart today that I rise to honor the life and service of Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben, who lost his life in the line of duty this week during a high-water rescue. Prior to joining…

Our next winner in our speech contest is Jaxson Deckard, 11th grade, Warsaw High School in Benton County. ``Early on, I had an interest in serving my country to preserve our freedoms. I was raised in a patriotic, God-loving home, with…

The Congressional Art Competition began back in 1982, and since then more than 650,000 students have entered. As we speak, the winning art from 435 districts is being displayed in the tunnel here that connects our office buildings. Our…

There are some generals who are openly saying that we could be at war with China by 2027.

They are poisoning the minds of our young people with TikTok. They are poisoning their bodies, wiping out almost an entire generation of young people, killing 100,000 of our fellow citizens each year through Fentanyl.

Our food security is national security. We have to be prepared for what could be coming.