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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.

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FARM BILL
April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) issued a statement following House passage of H.R. 7567, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act,” also known as the “Farm Bill.”

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Congressman Flood Testifies before Appropriations Subcommittee on Ag
April 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) re-introduced the “Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act.” This bipartisan legislation encourages the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to invest in hands-on, precision agriculture programs for students.

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Flood on House Floor
April 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE)  joined Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating April 18, 2026, as “National Lineman Appreciation Day,” honoring the more than 115,000 linemen working across the country.

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Fall Capitol
April 3, 2026

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced that his office is accepting applications for the fall internship program in his Washington, D.C. office.

“My team is now accepting applications for the fall internship program in our nation’s capital,” said Congressman Flood. “Interns will work alongside our legislative team, constituent services efforts, communications team, and more. This truly is a unique opportunity to get a firsthand look at Congress in action.” 

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Ag Appropriation Subcommittee
March 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood testified before the House Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Congressman Flood’s testimony emphasized the work and progress of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) at the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture.