Mark Alford will work to maintain U.S. military dominance and support service members.

I will always work to protect and maintain our nation’s military dominance, and to support the men and women in uniform who work tirelessly to serve our great nation.

Promises continued support for the military and national defense.

Mark Alford for Congress
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I will always work to protect and maintain our nation’s military dominance, and to support the men and women in uniform who work tirelessly to serve our great nation.

Promises continued support for military strength and service members.

On The Issues – Mark Alford for Congress
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I will always work to protect and maintain our nation’s military dominance, and to support the men and women in uniform who work tirelessly to serve our great nation.

Alford promises to maintain military dominance and support service members.

Meet Mark – Mark Alford for Congress
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investing in robust military construction to improve servicemembers’ quality of life and ensure our armed forces are prepared for future threats

Alford supports funding military construction to improve servicemember quality of life and readiness for future threats.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Fully funds veterans’ health care programs. Fully funds veterans’ benefits.

Alford supports fully funding veterans’ healthcare and benefits in the FY27 appropriations bill.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Increase transparency for fees paid to attorneys and consultants to help with VA claims and appeals to ensure our veterans and taxpayers are not being ripped off.

Alford supports increasing transparency around VA claims and appeals fees.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Enhance the VAs utilization of technology, modernize its IT, and encourage adoption of AI to expedite Veterans’ claims and processing, improve data security, and expand access to care.

Alford supports modernizing VA technology and using AI to speed claims, improve security, and expand care access.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Increase funding for the Toxic Exposures Fund to $54.6 billion

Alford supports increasing funding for the Toxic Exposures Fund.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Instruct the Army to evaluate all buildings built before 1950 for safety, mission readiness, and needs related to improving these facilities.

Alford supports an Army evaluation of older buildings for safety and readiness improvements.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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emphasize the importance of creating a pilot program under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program to such educational assistance to no less than 1,000 students

Alford supports creating a DEA pilot program for at least 1,000 dependent students.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Preventing the VA from submitting veteran information to the FBI without judicial consent

Alford supports restricting VA sharing of veteran information with the FBI absent judicial consent.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Fully funds the Community Care account, expanding access to specialty care and non-VA providers based on individual needs

Alford supports fully funding VA Community Care to expand access to specialty and non-VA care.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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supports efforts to: Improve veteran mental health outcomes; Strengthen suicide prevention initiatives

Alford supports efforts to improve veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Provides robust funding for military construction, including infrastructure supporting advanced weapons systems

Alford supports robust military construction funding tied to infrastructure and weapons systems readiness.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Maintains prohibitions on: Closure of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Use of military construction funds to house detainees on U.S. soil

Alford supports maintaining prohibitions on closing Guantanamo Bay and using military construction funds to house detainees on U.S. soil.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Prohibits the VA from: Purchasing goods or services directly from Communist China; Indirect procurement linked to Chinese sources

Alford supports prohibiting VA procurement from direct or indirect Chinese sources.

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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delivering robust support for key allies like Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Taiwan and holding adversaries like Communist China and Iran accountable

He endorsed continued support for key allies and pressure on China and Iran in the appropriations bill.

Alford Highlights America First Wins in FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill | Congressman Mark Alford
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Alford led 29 lawmakers in a bipartisan letter urging the House Armed Services Committee to fully fund the B-21 Raider program in FY 2027 and reassess whether more aircraft are needed.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): This is a concrete defense-readiness action: Alford pushed for expanding and fully funding the B-21 bomber program, which is directly tied to U.S. military dominance.

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Alford Leads 29 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Call to Expand B-21 Program | Congressman Mark Alford
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House Roll Call 175 records Alford voting Yea on H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2027.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): This official vote record shows Alford supported funding military construction and veterans' benefits, a direct action aligned with supporting service members.

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Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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Alford said the bill fully funds veterans' healthcare and benefits and invests in military construction to improve servicemembers' quality of life and prepare for future threats.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): His own official statement confirms he publicly advocated and voted for legislation framed as strengthening servicemember quality of life and military readiness.

partial same_term A for effort

Alford Votes to Fund Veterans’ Benefits, Improve Servicemember Quality of Life | Congressman Mark Alford
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Congress.gov lists Mark Alford as the Republican U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District in the 118th and 119th Congresses, beginning in 2023.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Establishes that the relevant federal service for judging the promise is Alford's House tenure beginning January 3, 2023.

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Representative Mark Alford | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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House Roll Call 723 records Alford voting Yea on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act conference report, which passed 310-118.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Alford supported a major defense authorization bill tied to military readiness and national defense policy during his House term.

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Roll Call 723, H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act | Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
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Congress.gov records H.R. 2670 as an Armed Forces and National Security bill that became Public Law No. 118-31 on December 22, 2023.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The defense authorization bill Alford supported became law, showing an enacted federal outcome aligned with maintaining U.S. military capability, though not uniquely attributable to him.

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H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Actions | Congress.gov
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House Roll Call 500 records Alford voting Yea on H.R. 5009, which passed the House 281-140 during resolving differences.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Alford voted for the FY2025 defense authorization vehicle that later became the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.

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Roll Call 500 | H.R. 5009
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The White House said H.R. 5009 was signed into law and included benefits for military personnel and families plus authorities supporting national defense.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): An enacted law Alford supported contained service-member benefits and national-defense authorities, directly relevant to both parts of the promise.

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Statement from President Joe Biden on H.R. 5009, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and NDAA for FY2025 | The White House
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Alford's office reported that he led 29 lawmakers urging full FY2027 funding for the B-21 Raider program and reassessment of the planned aircraft total.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): This is concrete same-office advocacy for a strategic bomber program, supporting the military-dominance portion of the promise, but it is a request rather than a completed outcome.

partial same_term A for effort

Alford Leads 29 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Call to Expand B-21 Program | Congressman Mark Alford
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House Roll Call 175 records Alford voting Yea on H.R. 8469, making FY2027 appropriations for military construction, VA, and related agencies; the bill passed 400-15.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Alford supported House passage of appropriations for military construction and veterans-related funding, aligning with support for service members and defense infrastructure, but this House vote alone does not prove final enactment.

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Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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Congress.gov lists Alford member activity including Armed Forces and National Security items and measures involving the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs committees.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): His congressional activity includes a substantial defense and veterans-related legislative footprint, supporting evidence of work on the promise but not full delivery.

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Representative Mark Alford | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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