South KC News

Rep. Mark Alford, representing Missouri's 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, recently shared a series of tweets highlighting key legislative and national events. Born in Baytown, Texas, Alford has been active in political discourse following his graduation from the University of Texas at Austin.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Alford announced a significant vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act. He expressed hope that all House Democrats would join the House GOP in passing this legislation aimed at saving lives by preventing fentanyl from crossing the border. "Today we vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act."

Later that day, he attended the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and quoted former President Donald J. Trump to emphasize America's identity as "One Nation Under God." " 2025 National Prayer Breakfast 'America is and will always be One Nation Under God.' - President Donald J. Trump"

In another tweet on February 6, Rep. Alford highlighted fentanyl as a leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45 and affirmed his support for the HALT Fentanyl Act by voting yes to update scheduling orders for fentanyl-related substances. This move aims to assist law enforcement in curbing drug distribution and saving lives."Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans 18-45."