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BACK THE BLUE WEBSITE
June 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Secure America Act,” which ends the Democrats’ blockade of funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Nebraska Backs the Blue
June 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood took to the House floor to recognize the heroic actions of law enforcement officers during Friday’s officer-involved shooting in Papillion.

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Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
May 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Jared Golden (D-ME), and Janelle Bynum (D-OR) introduced the “Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act” as co-leads, with Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) joining as original cosponsors. The bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for an additional five years and allows facilities that previously cycled out of the program, as well as those set to cycle out in 2026, to rejoin.

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Hagerstown Manufactured Homes Tour
May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, who serves as Chairman of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee, released a statement following House passage of the amended text to the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.” The amendment includes several provisions introduced and backed by Congressman Flood and represents a bipartisan, bicameral effort to lower housing costs.

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TOWN HALL
May 19, 2026

NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced he will hold a town hall in Norfolk, Nebraska on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The town hall will be hosted at the Johnny Carson Theater at Norfolk Senior High School.

During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the work he is doing for Norfolk and Nebraska’s First Congressional District. There will be a question-and-answer period. 

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CFTC Chairman Selig
May 18, 2026

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood announced that U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig will address his upcoming Flyover Fintech Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 4, 2026. Chairman Selig was sworn into office on December 22, 2025 and most recently served as chief counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force as well as senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins.

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HOUSES
May 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, who serves as Chairman of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee, released a statement following the announcement of amended text to the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.” The amendment, posted by House Leadership last night, includes several of Congressman Flood’s bills and housing priorities.

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Congressman Flood with Farm Background
May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following house-passage of  H.R. 1346, also known as the “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.” Congressman Flood is a cosponsor of the legislation, which lifts restrictions on the sale of 10 to 15 percent ethanol nationwide.

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2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
May 11, 2026

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced the winner and three honorees of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Nebraska’s First Congressional District. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside other Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country. The three honorees’ pieces will be displayed in Congressman Flood’s Washington, D.C. office as well as in his District Office in Lincoln, NE.

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COWS
May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) joined Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Buddy Carter (GA-01) along with Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and John Fetterman (D-PA) in introducing the "Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act," also known as the "FAIR Labels Act." The bill formalizes the labeling of plant-based and cell-cultivated (lab-grown) protein products so consumers can have accurate information when making purchasing decisions.