Rep. Mike Flood U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Mike Flood U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Mike Flood, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska’s 1st district since 2022, has used his social media platform to address the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on American families. In a series of posts between October 3 and October 4, 2025, Flood criticized Senate Democratic leadership and outlined the consequences of the budget impasse.
On October 3, Flood wrote: " Democrat Shutdown Day 2
Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer needs to do the right thing and vote to extend the same budget he supported in March.
Listen to my conversation with @cnn here https://t.co/BuEYVuzA8k"
Later that day, he posted about specific impacts of the shutdown: "As we approach the first weekend of the Democrat shutdown, remember the impact on hardworking families:
WIC can’t enroll new mothers
Rental assistance for low-income veterans paused
Ag loans and relief ceased
Here’s how the Democrat shutdown can end now https://t.co/ygIU8ZPppp" (October 3).
The following day, Flood addressed additional concerns: "The Democrat Shutdown is hurting homeowners.
A key example: Flood insurance policies can't be processed, leaving prospective buyers in limbo.
More on what the Democrat Shutdown means for you in my latest @ABCNewsLive interview https://t.co/CRja0Rtddu" (October 4).
Flood has served in Congress since replacing Jeff Fortenberry in 2022. He previously held office in the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013. Born in Omaha in 1975 and currently residing in Norfolk, Flood holds degrees from both the University of Notre Dame and University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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