Rep. Mike Flood, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District | Rep. Mike Flood Official Headshot
Rep. Mike Flood, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st District | Rep. Mike Flood Official Headshot
Rep. Mike Flood, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska’s 1st district since 2022, has recently used his social media platform to address ongoing legislative and political issues, including the government shutdown and housing reform.
On October 31, 2025, Flood posted on X (formerly Twitter), "The Democrat Shutdown is harming hardworking families. SNAP funding is set to run out while Democrats push to gut @HouseGOP’s safeguards against Medicaid fraud and to allow for free healthcare people who came to America illegally. Joined @NEWSMAX to talk this and more https://t.co/quS70HJwej".
Later that day, he announced a bipartisan legislative initiative: " NEW: Ranking Member @repcleaver and I have proposed the first major reform to the HOME Partnership Program since it was created in 1990. The HOME Reform Act of 2025 will cut red tape that has been holding back housing development. More herehttps://t.co/hKg3Ib47TA https://t.co/3OHb7bFU8r".
On November 3, 2025, Flood referenced remarks made by Senate Republican Whip John Thune regarding the government shutdown: "When @LeaderJohnThune took to the floor last week, he gave voice to what many Americans are feeling over the Democrat government shutdown. More from my conversation with @NEWSMAX https://t.co/x1D9htJ7Q0".
Flood’s comments come as Congress faces an impasse over federal funding, which has led to a partial government shutdown affecting programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). He has criticized Democratic proposals related to Medicaid oversight and healthcare access for undocumented immigrants during this period.
In addition to addressing immediate fiscal concerns, Flood highlighted his collaboration with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on reforms targeting the HOME Investment Partnerships Program—a federal block grant aimed at supporting affordable housing—which would mark its first significant update since its inception in 1990.
Flood was born in Omaha in 1975 and resides in Norfolk. Before joining Congress in 2022 following Jeff Fortenberry's departure, he served in the Nebraska State Legislature from 2007 to 2013. He holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame (BA) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (JD).
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