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Rep. Mike Flood, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 1st district, shared insights through a series of tweets on legislative advancements, public safety acknowledgment, and economic strategies. With a background in law and legislative experience, Flood continues to serve his state and engage with national issues.

On April 16, 2025, Flood celebrated the passing of the SAVE Act by the House. He described it as "a commonsense measure to modernize voter rolls and verify citizenship before registering someone to vote, with bipartisan support." Learn more about the SAVE Act here.

Also on April 16, 2025, Flood paid tribute to public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Applauding these professionals, he stated, “These dedicated professionals at @NEStatePatrol, @Lincoln_Police, and all our public safety agencies are the calm, reassuring voices in our times of need." Thanks to all our dispatchers for helping keep #NE01 safe!

On April 17, 2025, Rep. Flood addressed the need for economic revitalization in manufacturing. Emphasizing a resilient national economy, he noted, “We need to be a country that makes things again. President @realDonaldTrump is fighting for hardworking Americans by working to expand manufacturing and to renew the American Dream through negotiating new trade deals.” More from my conversation with @CNN.

Flood, currently residing in Norfolk, was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He has served in Congress since 2022, succeeding Jeff Fortenberry, and formerly represented his community in the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013. He is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.