What Rep. Flood is doing in Congress

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced the nomination of First Congressional District constituents to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The announcement comes at the conclusion of a rigorous interview and selection process that included the input of a committee of Nebraskans with diverse backgrounds, including military leaders and community members.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news of former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) announcing his diagnosis of metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer.

“A remarkable response to a devastating diagnosis. From Nebraska to Florida and all across the country, we are with you and praying for you, Melissa, and your kids as you take on this new battle, Ben."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following news that American Airlines will start flights from Lincoln to Dallas, Chicago, as well as Phoenix.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the Financial Services Committee’s passage of the bipartisan ‘Housing for the 21st Century Act.’ The bill is a culmination of legislative efforts and findings from the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee to address the housing shortage gripping communities across America.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood introduced H.R.6740, the “VA TRUST Act.” The bill enhances transparency and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Senior Executive Service (SES) employees by requiring the VA to disclose to Congress the accounts from which awards and bonuses are paid to SES employees as well as their annual salaries– promoting greater oversight and fiscal responsibility within the Department to ensure appropriated funds are not being used outside of the context that Congress intended.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the introduction of the historic "Housing for the 21st Century Act." The bill, introduced by Congressman Flood, Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters, as well as Congressman Emanuel Cleaver is a broad array of legislation addressing the housing crisis in America, including several bills sponsored by Congressman Flood.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "INVEST Act." The bill is a package of various measures, including U.S. Congressman Mike Flood’s “Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act.” Congressman Flood issued the following statement after the INVEST Act’s passage.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2026, which provides for annual defense spending, secures additional funding for Offutt AFB, and delivers a 3.8% pay raise for all U.S. service members.