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Flood Statehood Day remarks 2026
February 27, 2026

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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NEBRASKA STATE FLAG
February 23, 2026

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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FARM BILL
February 20, 2026
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.
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.
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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.