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Rep. Mike Flood, who represents Nebraska’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, used his social media platform on July 16, 2025, to address issues ranging from digital market regulation to rural banking and housing policy.

In a post made at 16:19 UTC, Flood criticized the regulatory approach of Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating, "Our digital markets can’t endure another @SECGov Chair like the regulatory uncertainty of Gary Gensler. With the CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and President @realDonaldTrump’s leadership, America will remain the world's financial capital. More from my talk with @BloombergTV below https://t.co/HrFzanpl0p".

Later that day at 19:38 UTC, Flood discussed recent congressional hearings regarding the impact of financial regulations on rural communities. He wrote, "Yesterday's @FinancialCmte hearing highlighted the real-world impacts rural America has faced since Dodd-Frank. Some reforms were needed, but burdensome regulations have forced many community banks to close. More from my questions to our witnesses on these impacts here https://t.co/Zj7dXfQ2w3".

At 22:23 UTC on July 16th, Flood turned his attention to housing policy as part of his work with the House Financial Services Committee’s Housing & Insurance Subcommittee. He stated, ".@FinancialCmte's Housing & Insurance Subcommittee is focused on finding real solutions to America’s housing crisis. The HOME Investment Partnership Program can be a key tool to boost local supply. It's time to realize this potential. More from my opening remarks today https://t.co/AnQMCcGryT".

Flood has served in Congress since replacing Jeff Fortenberry in 2022 and previously was a member of the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013.^[source] Born in Omaha in 1975 and currently residing in Norfolk,^[source] he holds degrees from both Notre Dame (BA) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (JD).^[source]