Rep. Mike Flood, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District | Ballotpedia
Rep. Mike Flood, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District | Ballotpedia
Rep. Mike Flood, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 1st district since 2022, recently shared his views on several topics through social media posts. Flood, who succeeded Jeff Fortenberry and has previously served in the Nebraska State Legislature, expressed opinions on government spending, digital asset regulation, and healthcare reform.
On December 5, 2024, Rep. Mike Flood announced his collaboration with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at DOGE to combat government waste. He suggested that federal agencies should stop funding "fake meat" research, emphasizing the quality of American farmers' and ranchers' products. "Excited to work with @elonmusk and @VivekGRamaswamy at @DOGE as we team up to stop government waste..."
The following day, December 6, 2024, Flood criticized federal regulators under President Biden for their handling of the digital asset market. He pointed out the consequences of this approach during Gary Gensler's tenure as SEC Chair and mentioned seeking insights from Anchorage on how regulators can remain updated on digital assets. "Federal regulators under Biden are out of touch with the ever-evolving digital asset market..."
Later that day, he addressed the need for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform by highlighting bipartisan efforts in Congress to protect local pharmacies and prioritize patient-focused healthcare. He participated in a press conference advocating for these changes. "We need #PBMReform now..."
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