NE · DISTRICT 1

Mike Flood

RepublicanNebraskaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 15

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (15)Campaign (5)In office (10)

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Veterans Government & elections

Require VA reporting on executive pay and bonuses

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Mike Flood introduced the VA TRUST Act, which would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress which accounts fund awards and bonuses for Senior Executive Service employees, along with their annual salaries. He said the disclosures are intended to strengthen congressional oversight and ensure appropriated funds are used as Congress intended. The bill was introduced; the text does not establish that it became law.

Context: The source identifies the bill as introduced, not enacted.

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Agriculture & food Economy, taxes & work

Support expanded U.S. access to European markets

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Mike Flood celebrated a U.S.-EU trade agreement that eliminated EU tariffs on American industrial goods and opened new market access for American agricultural products. The agreement took effect July 1, 2026.

Context: The passage reports his support for an agreement already in effect; it does not describe a separate future trade proposal.

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Healthcare

Protect requested spiritual care for hospitalized patients

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Mike Flood introduced the PASTOR Act to ensure hospitalized patients can receive spiritual care they request during a crisis, serious illness, or at the end of life.

Context: Proposed legislation; the passage does not detail how the protections would be implemented.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Set uniform federal vehicle safety standards

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Mike Flood introduced the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act with other House members, alongside a Senate companion bill. The legislation aims to address lawsuits seeking damages for standards set by states rather than federal standards.

Context: Proposed legislation; the passage does not specify how the bill would change standards or lawsuits.

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Public safety & firearms

Create a national registry for repeat violent offenders

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Mike Flood joined the introduction of the Karly Rain Wood Act, which would establish a national list of people with repeat violent-offense convictions. The bill was introduced in the House, with companion legislation introduced in the Senate.

Context: Proposed legislation; the passage does not specify which convictions qualify or how the registry would operate.