Norfolk Republicans heard Flood center his pitch on a bipartisan housing bill he said would cut some manufactured-housing costs by about 30% by removing a long-term requirement and easing certain environmental reviews.
The Nebraska congressman tied that measure to a broader GOP record, citing tax cuts, no federal tax on tips and overtime, a $2,000 child tax credit and what he called the first bipartisan federal budget since 2017.
Nebraska's Medicaid changes took effect Aug. 1, adding work requirements for some able-bodied adults and barring undocumented immigrants from benefits; Flood said the rules target aid to those most in need, though removals have not been reported.
Flood, who chairs the 48-member Main Street Caucus, also said the group helped fund Homeland Security and avert airport disruption that he said could have furloughed 180,000 TSA workers.
With midterms approaching, Flood cast divided Democrats and challenger Chris Backemeyer as weaker alternatives while arguing his 4 years in Congress give him stronger leverage for Nebraska's 1st District.