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’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...
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Congressmen Urge CFPB to Revisit Proposed Rule on Digital Consumer Payments
In a joint effort, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Patrick McHenry, and Chairman of the Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee, Rep. French Hill, have sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra expressing their concerns about the Bureau's proposed rule on "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications."The lawmakers are calling for the CFPB to reconsider finalizing the rule as currently proposed and to...
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Office of Congressman Flood to Host Mobile Office Hours in Nebraska District
The Office of Congressman Mike Flood has announced that district staff will be hosting mobile office hours in various locations throughout Nebraska. These office hours will provide an opportunity for constituents to seek assistance with federal agencies, military academy nominations, scheduling requests, and other needs they may have.The mobile office hours will take place in the following cities:Bellevue - Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 2:00-3:30 PM CT at the Greater Bellevue Chamber of Commerce located at 1036 Bruin Blvd., Suite 119.Plattsmouth - Tuesday, February...
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Congressman Flood Highlights National School Choice Week
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently delivered a speech on the House floor highlighting National School Choice Week, which is being observed from January 21-27, 2024. In his speech, Congressman Flood emphasized the importance of school choice in allowing parents and children to select the educational environment that best meets their needs."School choice allows parents and children to choose the school that best fits their needs," Congressman Flood stated. He highlighted the various options available to parents, including public schools, private schools, homeschooling,...
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Congressman Flood Addresses Housing Summit in Columbus
On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood attended a housing summit in Columbus, Nebraska, where he addressed the future of housing in the state. The summit, hosted by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, was well attended with over 200 people present.During his speech, Congressman Flood highlighted the efforts being made by communities across Nebraska to address housing shortages and promote growth. He specifically commended Columbus for its commitment to building workforce housing, which has contributed to the city's population growth."Communities around Nebraska's...
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Congressman Flood Joins Amicus Brief Supporting President Trump’s Colorado Ballot Disqualification Appeal
Congressman Mike Flood has joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Senator Ted Cruz in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The brief supports former President Donald Trump's appeal to remain on the ballot in the State of Colorado for the upcoming presidential election.In the brief, Congressman Flood expresses concern over the precedent set by the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling to remove Trump from the ballot. He states, "Tossing political opponents from the ballot is a dangerous precedent to set for our country...
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Congressman Flood Votes for Pro-Life Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his support for two pro-life measures, H.R. 6918 and H.R. 6914, following recent votes on these bills. The first, known as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, aims to protect pregnancy centers from potential defunding by the Biden administration. Congressman Flood states, "These are commonsense pro-life measures that seek to support pregnant American women." He emphasizes the importance of safeguarding pregnancy centers and ensuring they receive federal funding.The second measure, called the...
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Congressman Flood Votes to Keep Government Open, Pay Border Patrol Officers
Congressman Mike Flood has voiced his support for keeping the government open and ensuring the payment of Border Patrol officers. His statement comes after a recent vote on H.R. 2872, also known as the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024.In his statement, Congressman Flood praised Speaker Johnson for his outstanding work in securing budget cuts, despite the challenge of dealing with Democrats who control the Senate and the White House. Flood emphasized the importance of keeping the government open, stating that it is critical for...
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Congressman Flood Votes to Condemn President Biden’s Border Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has voiced his disapproval of President Biden's border management policies, joining the vote on H. Res. 957. The resolution denounces the administration's open-borders policies, condemns the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urges President Biden to end these policies.Speaking about the resolution, Congressman Flood emphasized the negative consequences of the current border management approach. He stated, "The Biden administration has sent a loud and clear message to the world: Our...
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Congressman Flood Applauds Decision to Scrap Natural Asset Company Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his support for the decision made by the New York Stock Exchange to withdraw a rule that would have allowed for the creation of Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The NACs would have had the ability to control national parks and other public lands, which have traditionally been managed by federal, state, and local agencies.In a statement, Congressman Flood criticized the concept of Natural Asset Companies, stating that they were the brainchild of "radical environmentalists who want to see more of America's land...
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Congressman Flood Urges USDA to Keep Production Moving in Madison
Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood expressed his concern and called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action after reports surfaced that Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors failed to show up at the Tyson Foods Pork Plant in Madison, Nebraska. Congressman Flood addressed this issue in a letter to the USDA, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.In his letter, Congressman Flood stated, "I am writing in response to troubling reports that USDA FSIS inspectors are not reporting to work at the Tyson Foods Pork Plant in Madison,...
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Rep. Flood to Address Workforce Housing Summit in Columbus on Jan. 23rd
Congressman Mike Flood will be a special guest speaker at the Workforce Housing Summit hosted by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce on January 23rd. The summit aims to address the challenges and find solutions to the lack of affordable housing in America.In his address, Congressman Flood emphasized the importance of investing in housing and its positive impact on communities. He stated, "When communities decide to invest in housing it makes a difference. You can see results from such efforts right here in the First Congressional District." He acknowledged that...
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Congressmen Flood and Neguse’s Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act Receives Companion Bill in the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new bill introduced by U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood and Joe Neguse aims to improve efficiency for intellectual property developed by federal grantees and reduce red tape for these grantees, particularly universities. The bill, known as the Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act, has now received a companion bill in the Senate, introduced by Senators Chris Coons and Thom Tillis.The Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act of 2024 focuses on the disclosure processes for intellectual property developed by federal grantees under the...
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Congressman Flood: SEC Approval of Bitcoin ETFs Long Overdue
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his satisfaction with the recent approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a statement released today, Congressman Flood emphasized the importance of providing investors with greater access to the digital asset economy."I am pleased to see the SEC has finally moved to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs," Congressman Flood stated. "It is past time that investors get greater access to the digital asset economy. As I stated in my September letter to the SEC, the DC Court of...
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Congressman Flood: "Secretary Mayorkas has a lot to answer for"
Jan 10, 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has expressed his concerns and criticisms regarding the actions of Secretary Mayorkas and the Biden administration's policies towards the U.S.-Mexico border. Speaking during the House Republican Leadership Stakeout, Congressman Flood shared his firsthand observations from a recent visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, where he witnessed the dire consequences of these policies.Joined by over 60 House members, Congressman Flood witnessed how the administration's reckless policies have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis at...
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Congressman Flood Slams New Biden Rule Threatening the Future of Independent Contractors
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood has raised concerns over a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that could potentially hinder the ability of Americans to work as independent contractors. In a statement released today, Congressman Flood highlighted the importance of independent contracting in providing flexibility for millions of Americans to work for themselves and support their families."This new rule from the Biden administration will make it harder for working Americans to pursue their dream and will put pressure on some to pay expensive and unnecessary union...