Columbia News

Rep. Mark Alford, who represents Missouri’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently highlighted a series of legislative initiatives through his official social media account, focusing on property protection and digital asset regulation.

On July 16, 2025, Alford addressed concerns about foreign ownership of American land and neighborhoods by stating, "It's not just our farms and land near sensitive military sites; foreign adversaries are also buying up our neighborhoods. We must pass the American Land and Property Protection Act to stop CCP officials from buying our real estate NOW!"

The following day, on July 17, 2025, Alford discussed House Republicans' efforts to regulate cryptocurrency markets: "House Republicans are delivering long overdue clear rules of the road for crypto markets in the CLARITY Act by: Protecting consumers & markets Fostering innovation Stopping regulatory overreach Closing regulatory gaps between the SEC and CFTC"

Later that same day, he promoted another piece of legislation focused on stablecoins: "With the GENIUS Act, Republicans are ensuring the U.S. leads the global development, issuance, and adoption of stablecoins. This legislation will protect consumers, bolster our national security, and ensure the U.S. dollar remains the foundation of the global financial system."

Alford has served as a member of Congress since 2023 after succeeding Vicky Hartzler as representative for Missouri's 4th District. He was born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and currently resides in Lake Winnebago. Alford earned his BA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988.