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ResolvedEthics Violation

failing to wear a mask on the House floor

Brian J. Mast
Brian J. Mast
RepublicanFL-21 · Representative
May 20, 2021
First Reported
June 25, 2021
Concluded
1 months
Duration
3
Actions Taken

What Happened

On May 20, 2021, Rep. Mast failed to wear a mask on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic and was fined. On May 24th, Mast appealed and on June 25, the Committee rejected the appeal.

Timeline

May 20, 2021House Committee on Ethics

reported that Mast had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms

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May 24, 2021

Mast appealed the fine.

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June 25, 2021House Committee on Ethics

rejected Mast's appeal

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Data: GovTrack.us Misconduct Database (CC0 public domain)