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presidents' day
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Presidents’ Day, which is observed Monday, February 16th. 
“On this uniquely American holiday, we honor some of our greatest leaders and statesmen from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln and beyond.
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FARM BILL
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on H.J. Res. 72.  
"In his first term in office, President Trump successfully used tariffs to deliver trade deals for the American people that expanded market access.
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Rep. Flood on the House Floor
February 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation reflects a year-long, bipartisan effort led by Congressman Flood and the Financial Services Committee to address rising housing costs.
February 6, 2026
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For generations, owning a home has been the milestone many Americans have equated with achieving the American Dream — a place to call our own, where we can put down roots and build a future. Unfortunately, that dream has grown increasingly out of reach. Housing supply has not kept pace with demand and years of inflationary policies under the Biden administration drove up the costs of borrowing, pushing homeownership further from reality for millions of American families.

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Student artist smiling with paint brush and paint palette
February 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced that submissions are now open for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Nebraska’s First Congressional District. The competition is hosted annually by congressional offices across the country to recognize and celebrate student artists from their district.

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fsc hearing questioning gensler
January 29, 2026

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following an incident at a protest in Fremont, Nebraska where a girl was hit by a car. 

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NEBRASKA STATE FLAG
January 28, 2026

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the House’s recent passage of the remaining federal budget bills for Fiscal Year 2026, including H.R. 7148 and H.R. 4147. The bills provide FY26 funding for transportation, infrastructure, and other key areas. They represent the last of the federal funding bills for FY26. Passage of these bills avoids an extension of Biden-Schumer spending levels.

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Congressman Flood Testifies before Appropriations Subcommittee on Ag
January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) released a statement following the Financial Services Committee’s passage of the bipartisan ’TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026.’ Congressman Flood is the original sponsor of the bill, which extends authorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program through 2034. Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), as well as Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) are co-leads.

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Rep. Flood Delivers Remarks on Mayor David Black
January 16, 2026

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – This week, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) delivered remarks on the House floor recognizing Papillion Mayor David Black’s career of public service following his decision to not run for another term as mayor.