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Rep. Mike Flood, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 1st district since 2022, recently shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. His comments focused on digital asset regulation, data privacy in financial systems, and new legislation concerning public safety staffing.

On June 6, 2025, Rep. Flood expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of digital asset regulation. He stated that "The status quo for digital assets is absolutely unacceptable." He emphasized that it fails both investors and the industry and called for clearer regulations.

Later that day, he advocated for a national framework to guide data privacy within the financial system. In his tweet at 19:37:53 UTC, he noted the importance of a consumer-first approach and expressed eagerness to collaborate with colleagues like @RepAndyBarr and members of the @FinancialCmte on this priority. He wrote "A strong, consumer-first approach to data privacy in our financial system must be guided by a national framework."

In another post made at 19:49:09 UTC on June 6, Rep. Flood introduced his new legislation aimed at enhancing public safety staffing within the National Weather Service (NWS). The proposed Weather Workforce Improvement Act would designate specific positions as critical to public safety. He highlighted this initiative by stating "The Weather Workforce Improvement Act would designate certain positions within the agency as critical to public safety."

Rep. Mike Flood has been serving Nebraska's 1st District since replacing Jeff Fortenberry in 2022. Prior to his current role in Congress, he served in the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013.