Mark Alford will invest in American innovation and scientific leadership.

This strong, responsible Commerce, Justice, and Science bill provides critical resources to keep our communities safe, support law enforcement on the front lines, as well as invest in American innovation and scientific leadership.

Alford endorsed the bill as a way to invest in innovation and scientific leadership.

Appropriations Committee Advances Commerce, Justice, and Science Funding Bill | Congressman Mark Alford
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Continued support for agricultural research and education at the University of Missouri, including $3 million for Livestock Genetic Engineering and Health Research and dedicated funding for the Center for Agroforestry.

Alford secures and supports funding for agricultural research and education at the University of Missouri.

Alford Secures Support for Missouri Farmers and Ranchers as Appropriations Committee Advances FY2027 Ag Appropriations Bill | Congressman Mark Alford
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June 3: "Alford Delivers Almost $23 Million for Fourth District Through Fiscal Year 2026 Government Funding Process."

A recent funding accomplishment, but the available official text does not directly show an innovation or science leadership deliverable.

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May 20: "Alford Votes to Pass Interior & Environment Funding Bill Out of Committee."

A concrete committee action on funding, but the official summary does not specifically connect it to innovation or scientific leadership.

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Alford led 91 lawmakers urging the FCC to set a firm timeline for the nationwide transition from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 ("NextGen TV"), citing manufacturing investment, competitiveness, and public-safety benefits.

This is the clearest same-term official action that aligns with the promise’s innovation side, but it is a policy push rather than completed delivery.

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Alford, Broadcasters Caucus Co-Chairs Lead 91 Lawmakers in Urging FCC to Set Firm Timeline for National Transition to NextGen TV | Congressman Mark Alford
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