Columbia News

Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 4th district since 2023, recently shared several updates through his social media account. Alford, who succeeded Vicky Hartzler and holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin, used these platforms to address constituents on various topics ranging from constituent services to policy changes affecting homeownership and farm loan programs.

On July 8, 2025, Rep. Mark Alford encouraged constituents to "Contact our office for help: https://t.co/z73Z0YC3ho". This message serves as an invitation for residents of Missouri's 4th district to reach out for assistance with any concerns or issues they may face.

The following day, on July 9, he expressed support for initiatives aimed at improving access to homeownership. In a post stating that "This is a huge step to make homeownership more accessible for millions of families!", he emphasized his role as co-chair of the Real Estate Caucus and his dedication to helping younger generations achieve what he termed "the American Dream."

Later that day, Alford announced developments regarding USDA policies by stating: " GOOD NEWS After our inquiries, @USDA is ending its use of race-based criteria in farm loan programs." He described such criteria as "inherently wrong," labeling them as racist and unconstitutional while commending Secretary Rollins for this decision.

These statements reflect ongoing efforts by Rep. Mark Alford to engage with policy issues pertinent to his constituents and broader legislative goals.