MO · DISTRICT 4

Mark Alford

RepublicanMissouriCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 10

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (10)In office (10)

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Foreign affairs & defense

Deter Chinese military aggression in the Indo-Pacific

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Alford says the United States has a national security interest in deterring the Chinese Communist Party’s military aggression and keeping China at bay. He cites China’s actions toward Taiwan as a concern and warns that an invasion could threaten regional stability and have serious economic and security consequences.

Context: The warning about an invasion of Taiwan is conditional; the source does not specify particular deterrence measures.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Limit funds for the Defense Department Countering Extremism Work Group

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Alford introduced the Defund Extremism Working Group Act to limit the use of federal funds authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Work Group.

Context: The source describes a bill he introduced, not an enacted law.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Require a report on Defense Department diversity and inclusion staffing

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Alford introduced the Cost of Wokeism in the Military Act, which would require the Secretary of Defense to evaluate and report on staffing at the Department of Defense Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Context: The source describes a bill he introduced, not an enacted law.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Fund military installations and armed forces

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Alford says his chief goal is to ensure Missouri’s military bases and the armed forces receive the resources and funding they need. He identifies Whiteman Air Force Base and Fort Leonard Wood as important district installations and points to $50 million secured for privatized family housing at Fort Leonard Wood as a past accomplishment.

Context: The $50 million housing funding is described as already secured; the source does not specify a future funding amount.

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Agriculture & food

Support animal disease prevention programs

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Alford identifies support for animal disease prevention programs as a priority, citing their importance to Missouri agriculture.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Agriculture & food

Strengthen agricultural market-access initiatives

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Alford supports strengthening market-access initiatives, including the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development program (FMD).

Context: The source does not specify what changes or resources would strengthen these initiatives.

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Agriculture & food Transportation & infrastructure

Increase rural broadband access

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Alford supports efforts to enhance broadband access in rural areas.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Agriculture & food

Expand meat-processing capacity through the A-PLUS Act

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Alford introduced the A-PLUS Act to remove regulatory obstacles that limit meat-processing capacity. It would allow livestock auction market owners to invest in smaller, regional packing facilities, with the stated aim of expanding capacity and streamlining processing.

Context: The source describes the act as introduced; it does not specify which regulatory obstacles would be removed.

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Agriculture & food

Rural broadband, agricultural markets and research

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Alford identifies expanding rural broadband access, strengthening market-access initiatives such as MAP and FMD, and increasing funding for agricultural research as priorities. He also says animal disease prevention programs are a priority for supporting Missouri agriculture.

Context: The source does not specify funding amounts, program changes, or implementation details.

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Agriculture & food

Farm policy and agency oversight

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Alford says he is committed to developing farm policies that protect farmers and ranchers from what he calls undue agency interference while promoting rural interests. He formed an agriculture advisory committee to provide expert guidance on the farm bill and bring farmers’ concerns into the process.

Context: The source does not specify particular farm-policy changes or describe the advisory committee’s authority.