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Rep. Mike Flood, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 1st District, has recently shared a series of tweets covering various topics including National Police Week, legislative updates, and cultural commemorations within his district. Flood succeeded Jeff Fortenberry in 2022 and has been an active voice on social media.

On May 12, 2025, Rep. Mike Flood tweeted about National Police Week, expressing gratitude towards law enforcement officers for their bravery and sacrifice. He stated, "This week, America honors our peace officers. Across the First District and beyond, there's been countless examples of bravery and sacrifice in our communities. Thank you to all our law enforcement officers for your unwavering service and dedication!"

In another tweet on the same day, he invited followers to listen to the latest episode of his podcast by tweeting " Tune in to the latest Flood Watch Podcast for a recap of last week's legislation + a spotlight on President @realDonaldTrump & EPA Admin @epaleezeldin’s move to expand E-15 nationwide this summer All that and more ". The podcast episode features discussions on recent legislative activities and an initiative involving former President Donald Trump.

Additionally, Rep. Flood marked Chief Standing Bear Day with a tweet highlighting its significance within his district. On May 12th, he shared "Proud to have this Chief Standing Bear statue in my district office." He noted that the Ponca Tribe had closed their offices in honor of Chief Standing Bear's contributions to due process rights.

Rep. Mike Flood was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1975 and resides in Norfolk. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA and earned a JD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.