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Congressman Flood Co-Leads NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act to Strengthen Emergency Alert Coverage

March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood joined House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin in introducing the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, legislation directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modernize and expand the NOAA Weather Radio network to strengthen nationwide emergency alert coverage. The bill incorporates key provisions of the Weather Workforce Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation previously introduced by Rep.

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Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

March 5, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced that his office is taking applications for the summer internship program in his Washington, D.C. office.

“Each semester, I am continually impressed by the hard work and caliber of our interns,” said Congressman Flood. “From supporting our legislative team to interacting with constituents and more, this experience gives interns a unique and well-rounded view of how Congress works.”

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Congressman Flood’s Statement on Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens’ Death

March 3, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska was killed supporting Operation Epic Fury.

“The news of Sergeant Noah Tietjens’ death is heartbreaking. It is a sobering reminder that our troops are putting their lives on the line as America tries to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Our prayers are with the Tietjens family as we all grieve Sergeant Tietjens' loss and honor his service to our country.”

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Congressman Flood Reflects on Nebraska's Statehood Day

February 27, 2026

Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a recorded statement ahead of Nebraska’s Statehood Day, which will be celebrated on March 1, 2026.

A video of Congressman Flood’s address can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for reporting purposes. The full text of Congressman Flood’s speech is provided below.

Fellow Nebraskans, March 1st is Statehood Day in the Good Life.

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Congressman Flood Announces FY27 Community Project Funding and Appropriations Guidance

February 23, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced the processes to submit Community Project Funding (CPF) and Federal Appropriations requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.

Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests in FY27

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Congressman Flood on Supreme Court’s Tariffs Decision: We Must Respect the Rule of Law and Continue Building a Resilient Economy

February 20, 2026

Press Release

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

"While we all pause to understand the full implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, we must respect the rule of law.

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Congressman Flood at Agri-Pulse: Rural America Needs Sustainable Aviation Fuel More Than Ever

February 19, 2026

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As discussions about the future of energy in America swirl around Capitol Hill, Nebraska is at the forefront of the next great biofuels revolution – sustainable aviation fuel.

When I was first elected to the Nebraska state legislature, we were in the middle of the ethanol boom. I witnessed first-hand what biofuels did for farmers across Nebraska and across the Midwest. In the early 2000s, corn farmers were facing a grim economic outlook. Corn prices were lower than the cost of production, the U.S.