U.S. Rep. Mike Flood representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Mike Flood, who represents Nebraska’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, shared his perspectives on various policy issues through a series of tweets. Flood, born in Omaha and currently residing in Norfolk, has been serving since 2022 after succeeding Jeff Fortenberry. He is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
On June 20, 2025, Rep. Mike Flood expressed concern about regulations affecting the housing market. He tweeted that "unnecessary, burdensome regulations are stifling our housing market." He advocated for "commonsense, pro-growth policies that lower housing costs," urging viewers to watch his exchange from a recent Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing focused on expanding rural housing.
In another tweet posted shortly after on June 20, 2025, Rep. Flood highlighted economic benefits for Nebraska under new legislation. He stated that "#OBBB means for Nebraska: A big bump in take-home pay." He encouraged readers to explore a detailed state-by-state analysis provided by the Council of Economic Advisers.
On June 22, 2025, Rep. Flood commented on President Trump's actions regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities. In his tweet, he noted that "President Trump took bold steps to ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon." He emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power to maintain global peace and stability and expressed gratitude towards service members involved.
Flood's career includes previous service in the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013 before transitioning to federal politics.
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