Brian J. Mast represents Florida's 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. He is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a bomb disposal expert and lost both legs and a finger in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2010. He serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, including its Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Aviation, and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittees, as well as the Foreign Affairs Committee. His legislative focus has included environmental issues affecting Florida's waterways, veterans' affairs, and national security matters.

Name

Brian J. Mast

Party

Republican

State

Florida

District

FL-21

Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Aviation Subcommittee

Key Fact 1

Brian Mast was first elected to Congress in 2016 to represent Florida's 18th District, which was renumbered to the 21st District following redistricting.

Key Fact 2

He served in the U.S. Army for over a decade, working as an explosive ordnance disposal technician and earning multiple commendations including the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.

Key Fact 3

He lost both legs above the knee and a finger in a 2010 IED explosion while serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Key Fact 4

He serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with assignments to subcommittees focused on coast guard, aviation, and water resources.

Key Fact 5

He also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Key Fact 6

His district includes portions of Florida's Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County.

Key Fact 7

He has focused legislative attention on water quality issues in Florida, particularly concerning Lake Okeechobee discharges and algae blooms.

Key Fact 8

Before his military service, he worked under the U.S. Army's Environmental Programs following his initial enlistment.

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