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Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 4th district, shared his views on recent legislative initiatives through a series of tweets on March 11, 2025. The tweets focus on efforts to realign the Small Business Administration (SBA) with its core mission and legislative steps being taken by the House GOP.

In a tweet posted at 14:49 UTC, Rep. Alford criticized the previous administration's handling of the SBA, stating "The previous administration's failures have shown just how out of touch the SBA had become." He announced the introduction of new legislation titled "Returning SBA to Main Street Act" aimed at addressing these concerns.

Later that day, at 16:37 UTC, Rep. Alford expressed gratitude for Speaker Johnson's leadership in navigating legislative processes, saying "Thankful for @SpeakerJohnson's leadership to turn this aircraft carrier around and get us back to regular order." He emphasized the importance of renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as part of ongoing reconciliation efforts.

In another tweet at 18:15 UTC, Rep. Alford outlined the House GOP's priorities in governance through a Continuing Resolution designed to maintain government operations while addressing fiscal concerns. He stated "It’s quite simple. @HouseGOP is here to govern." He also criticized opposition from left-wing factions which he accused of spreading misinformation and causing disruptions.