Press Releases

Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement on the proposed rule announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revise the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule and provide greater certainty for farmers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following House passage of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.” The legislation provides full-year funding for Agriculture, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills. Other federal government funding is extended until January 30^th by the package. 

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Veterans Day, which will be observed on November 11, 2025.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced the introduction of three bills ahead of this year’s Veterans Day, observed on November 11, 2025. The legislation in the package includes a focus on providing relief to veterans facing crushing medical debt as well as efforts that honor the service and sacrifice of America’s service members during times of conflict.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney had passed away.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ​Friday, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, joined by Congressmen Nicholas Begich (AK), Zach Nunn (IA), Derrick Schmidt (KS), sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to prioritize reimbursements for junior service members once the federal government reopens. This letter received support from the National Military Family Association. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued statements following news that Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese was stepping down and that Governor Jim Pillen had named Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg as the next State Treasurer. 

Rep. Flood Statement on Briese’s Retirement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) introduced H.R.5878, the “HOME Reform Act of 2025,” legislation that overhauls the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).