U.S. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Lincoln)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Lincoln)
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Congressman Flood Announces Preliminary FY 25 Community Project Funding Form
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has introduced the preliminary application for Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process. "The Community Project Funding program allows Members of Congress to directly connect community-supported projects with federal funding," said Congressman Flood. "Most often, grant applicants must apply to federal agencies and compete against requests from bigger states. CPF gives communities across the First Congressional District another opportunity to receive the support we need to...
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Congressman Flood: House Republicans Stopping Biden’s Overspending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has criticized President Joe Biden's $7.3 trillion budget plan, stating that it includes excessive spending that surpasses inflation and wage growth for 2023. Congressman Flood expressed his concerns, saying, "At a time when he should be reigning in federal spending, President Biden’s new budget request includes almost 10% more in spending than last year’s." Flood further questioned the reasons behind the high expenses, attributing them to favors towards liberal special interest groups, such as Green New Deal activists. He...
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Congressman Flood Highlights Community Project Funding Successes for the First District
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his satisfaction after the approval of H.R. 4366, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, by the U.S. Senate. In a statement, Rep. Flood emphasized the significance of the legislation, which is part of a bipartisan spending agreement aimed at saving $200 billion over the next decade.“These projects are big wins for communities across the First Congressional District,” stated Rep. Flood. “All but one of our original requests received funding, which is an incredible result. We were able to accomplish all this in the appropriations...
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Congressman Flood Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood responded to President Biden’s State of the Union Address, highlighting concerns over the current administration’s policies and their impact on various sectors. In a recorded statement, Congressman Flood criticized President Biden's economic performance, particularly the significant rise in inflation since taking office. He pointed out that Americans are now spending significantly more due to the surge in prices under Biden's leadership.Regarding the issue of border security, Congressman Flood accused President Biden of failing to address the...
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U.S. Congressman Flood Announces FY25 Programmatic Request Form
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has introduced an application for programmatic requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process."Members of the U.S. House are able to submit requests to our Committee for inclusion in the annual appropriations bills," said Congressman Flood. He further added, “Because the number of requests to Appropriations is limited, our office gets an early start on obtaining, developing, and prioritizing these requests for submission.”The deadline to apply is approaching and will be determined based on the...
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Congressman Flood Slams New SEC Climate Rule as “Environmentalist Dream”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood fiercely criticized a new rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would impose stringent public disclosure requirements on private companies. In a statement released today, Flood lambasted the regulation, accusing the SEC of aligning with environmentalists to the detriment of American businesses and consumers.Flood asserted, "President Biden’s SEC continues to weaponize federal rulemaking against private job creators." He further condemned the rule, stating, "This new regulation seeks to force job...
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Congressman Flood to Host Bellevue Chief of Police for State of the Union
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has announced that he will host Bellevue Police Chief Ken Clary as his guest for President Biden's annual State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Congressman Flood expressed his pride in hosting Chief Clary, stating, "I'm proud to host Bellevue’s Chief of Police Ken Clary at the State of the Union. Under his leadership, Bellevue’s police department has been pursuing innovative strategies to recruit and retain the next generation of law enforcement officers."Chief Ken Clary, who was appointed as the Police Chief in...
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Congressman Flood Opposes Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Serve as Law Enforcement Officers in Nebraska
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his disapproval following a vote by the Nebraska Legislature to permit certain illegal immigrants, specifically Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, to work as law enforcement officers in Nebraska.Flood stated, “Law enforcement are the backbone of safe communities. In Nebraska, the Legislature has been doing great work on recruitment and retention efforts for police and there’s more that needs to be done. But signing up illegal immigrants to work in law enforcement agencies isn’t the answer and jeopardizes the...
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Congressman Flood's Statement on Trump v. Anderson
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his thoughts following the unanimous decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Trump v. Anderson.“After years of trying to paint themselves as defenders of democracy, liberals tried to throw their political enemy, Donald J. Trump, off the ballot unilaterally," stated Rep. Flood regarding the actions leading up to the case.Rep. Flood emphasized the potential ramifications of such actions by stating, “Tossing political opponents from the ballot would have been a dangerous precedent to set for...
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Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has opened applications for the summer internship program in his Washington, D.C. office. “I’m excited to announce we are now accepting applications for our Washington, D.C. summer internship program,” said Congressman Flood. “This program provides students with a way to get firsthand experience in our nation’s capital and an upfront view of how public policy is shaped.”Interns will work alongside the office’s full-time congressional staff, gaining experience in various aspects of a congressional office. The internship curriculum aims to...
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Rep. Flood Supports Resolution Against Paraguayan Beef Imports
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has recently co-sponsored a bipartisan resolution alongside U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-TX) to oppose the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. Rep. Flood expressed his concerns, stating, "Nebraska is known as the Beef State. For over 150 years, thousands of ranchers and farmers around the state have raised the best quality cattle in the world. Paraguay has a history of poor infectious disease management in livestock production. I am proud to co-sponsor Rep. Jackson’s resolution to ensure Americans are eating the healthiest and safest...
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Congressional Art Competition Deadline for High School Artists is March 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued an alert reminding interested Nebraska high schoolers the 2024 Congressional Art Competition deadline is March 29, 2024."This is a great opportunity for Nebraska’s high school-aged artists to put their skills to work and help us highlight the great talent growing right here in Nebraska,” said Rep. Flood. “I encourage high school students to participate in the art competition, and to submit their work within the next few weeks.”The nationwide competition, which has been running since 1982, offers high school students...
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Office of Congressman Flood to Host Mobile Office Hours in Various Nebraska Locations
The Office of Congressman Mike Flood has announced that district staff will be hosting mobile office hours in several cities across Nebraska. According to Congressman Flood's team, these office hours are designed to assist constituents with challenges regarding federal agencies, military academy nominations, scheduling requests, and other needs they might encounter."Weeping Water Senior Center" will host the first of these events on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CT. In a similar fashion, the "Nielsen Center" in West Point will welcome constituents...
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Congressman Flood to Host Bellevue Town Hall on March 4th
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has announced that he will be hosting a town hall in Bellevue, Nebraska on Monday, March 4, 2024. The event is scheduled to take place at the Hitchcock Humanities Center at Bellevue University, located at 1040 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE 68005.During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the priorities he has been working on for Bellevue and Nebraska's First Congressional District. The town hall will also include a question-and-answer period, allowing constituents to engage with their representative.The town hall is set to...
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Congressman Flood Votes to Impeach Biden’s Failed Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his support for the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement following the vote, Congressman Flood highlighted Mayorkas' failure to address President Biden's border crisis and accused him of making it worse."Secretary Mayorkas has not only failed to address President Biden's border crisis, but he has also actively made it worse," said Congressman Flood. "From reinstating catch and release to cutting razor wire along the border, Mayorkas has invited millions from...
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Congressman Flood’s Office to Hold Military Service Academy Days in Norfolk and Bellevue
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has announced that his office will be organizing Military Service Academy Days in Norfolk and Bellevue. These events aim to provide high school students with valuable information about the application process to become a commissioned officer in one of the country's five service academies: the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.The Norfolk Military Service Academy Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 PM CT at the Norfolk Chamber of...
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Congressman Flood Votes to Provide Aid to Israel in the Fight Against Hamas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood voted in favor of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which allocates $17.6 billion to provide military assistance to Israel and cover costs incurred by the U.S. military for support in the region.In a statement, Congressman Flood criticized House Democrats for blocking aid to Israel, calling it a political move. He pointed out that last year, Democrats had complained about the cost of Israel aid being offset by House Republicans. However, this new bill addressed their concerns. Despite this, Democrats...
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Congressman Flood Condemns Corruption in New York Public Housing Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his strong condemnation of the corruption within the New York City Housing Authority. The recent news of federal prosecutors filing charges against numerous employees of the agency has shed light on the deep-rooted culture of misconduct. In a statement, Congressman Flood highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, "The culture of corruption at the New York City Housing Authority is shocking. The systematic work of current and former employees to steal taxpayer money harms not just the people of New York,...
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Congressmen Introduce Resolution to Repeal SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121
U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood (R-NE) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) have introduced a resolution to repeal the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), aims to overturn SAB 121, which prevents banks from providing custodial services to digital asset investors by requiring them to keep those assets on-balance sheet.Congressman Flood expressed his concerns about the overreach of the SEC, stating, "The SEC issued SAB 121 without conferring with prudential regulators...
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Congressmen Flood Votes for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his support for the recently voted bill, H.R. 7024, which aims to provide tax incentives to promote economic growth and provide relief from recent inflation to working families. Congressman Flood stated, "This package promotes private research and development, bolsters job creation, and helps boost America's workforce housing supply at a time when private sector job growth is slowing."Additionally, Flood highlighted the importance of the bill in providing financial flexibility to families with children who are currently facing the...