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Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 4th district, recently expressed his views on various issues through a series of tweets. Alford, who succeeded Vicky Hartzler in 2023, used the platform to address concerns about government support for American entrepreneurs and communities.

On June 5, 2025, Alford questioned the priority given to hardworking American entrepreneurs and law-abiding communities by their government. He stated, "Why should hardworking American entrepreneurs and law-abiding communities be second in line to support from their own government? They shouldn't be."

In another tweet posted shortly after, Alford urged his colleagues across the aisle to take decisive action regarding national priorities. He emphasized three key points: getting serious about America, ensuring that lawless sanctuary cities do not benefit from hosting Small Business Administration (SBA) offices, and prioritizing American small businesses. "I urge my colleagues on the other side to vote to:   Get serious about America. Ensure lawless sanctuary cities do not reap the benefits of hosting SBA offices. Put American small businesses FIRST."

Later that day, Alford highlighted discussions held during a House Appropriations Committee hearing with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The topics covered included President Trump's tariffs and trade agenda's success, future plans for NOAA and NWS, and rural broadband access. Alford encouraged followers to watch the proceedings via a provided link. "In an @HouseAppropsGOP hearing today, we talked to Commerce Secretary @howardlutnick about: the success of President Trump's tariffs & trade agenda the future of NOAA & the NWS rural broadband access WATCH "

Mark Alford was born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and resides in Lake Winnebago. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.