Brian J. Mast

Medicare fraud prevention week: protecting TANF Every dollar stolen from a program meant for struggling families is a dollar that is stolen from the taxpayer, and worse, is a dollar that never reaches the people who need it most. Fraudsters shouldn't be able to get away with it, and states that…

Share your opinion: infrastructure priorities in 2026 We have pressing infrastructure issues within our communities that affect everything from our economy to our health. From toxic algae infecting waterways to our fight safeguarding one of America's most diverse ecosystems and natural treasures,…

Today marks start of hurricane season It’s the first day of June, which means hurricane season has officially begun.

Medal of Sacrifice becomes law WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office for the signing of his bill - the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) - establishing a new honor for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line…

Restoring Florida's permitting independence To put the power back in the hands of Floridians, I cosponsored the “Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026,” to bring permitting authority back to our communities—because Florida knows Florida’s waters best.

Remember and honor. For every veteran who put on our nation’s uniform and served, Memorial Day is solemn and personal.

Week In Review: Funding Infrastructure And Reflecting On Those We Lost This week’s edition of Week in Review.

Lower drug prices for FL-21 If you take a prescription regularly, TrumpRx.gov should be your first stop before you go to the pharmacy. At a minimum, you'll know what you're supposed to be paying.

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF H. CON. RES. 86, DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

Infrastructure Week 2026 Infrastructure impacts every part of our community, and during National Infrastructure Week I’m highlighting some of our communities’ most urgent needs—clean water, reliable roads, and environmental stewardship.

Passed: Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations This bill tells military members, veterans, and their families that we have their backs. I look forward to seeing it move through the Senate and to the President’s desk.

New wins for Corey VA Center Two new critical improvement projects for the Corey VA Center

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3486-H3505] From the Congressional Record Online through…

One year & 48,000 unqualified drivers removed I’ll keep doing my part to make sure every driver on our interstates is qualified, vetted, and accountable, so that what happened to those three families in August never happens to another family on the Treasure Coast.

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday,…

Medal of Sacrifice passes Senate unanimously I'm grateful to Senator Lindsey Graham for sharing this mission and carrying it across the finish line in the Senate.

Medal of Sacrifice Act Passes Unanimously WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida), U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during National Police Week.…

National Police Week To every law enforcement officer across our great nation, thank you.

Happy Mother's Day! To every mother out there, you inspire all of us. Thank you for everything you do, and I hope today brings you the joy, recognition, and love you've earned a million times over.

The "force behind the force" To every military spouse right now who are home praying for their loved one’s safe return: none of us could do it without you.

Teacher Appreciation Week: "Driving the struggle bus" Driving the "Struggle Bus" - A Conversation with Mrs. Eileen Shevak Community in Conversation May 2026 A Calling Teacher Appreciation Week Driving the "Struggle Bus" This ' Teacher Appreciation Week ', I am inspired by educators across the…

Florida industry, built by Floridians We have an industrial backbone that's powering jobs right in Martin County.

The Military Appreciation Bbq Is This Weekend To celebrate and honor those who have answered the call, I’m hosting our annual Military Appreciation BBQ for servicemembers, veterans, and their families this Saturday. We’ll be there rain or shine, so I hope you will join me!

It's Small Business Week All of us can do our part by shopping local this week. Eat at the spot run by the people you know, hire the contractor down the street, and show up for everyone in our communities who keep Florida thriving.

Honoring America's fallen firefighters This Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd, America pauses to honor every firefighter who gave their lives in the line of duty, including 97 who we lost in 2025.

Three new bills for vets We're approaching what's going to be a monumental summer - the 250th year of our independence. Plans for celebrations, parades, concerts, and exhibitions have all been in the works for years, with good reason, but this occasion also calls on all of us to reflect on why we…

April is Adaptive Sports Month Recovery doesn’t have a timeline, and neither should the Warrior Games’ requirements. This year, I’ll keep pushing to make sure every wounded veteran who wants to participate has the chance.

Backing the Coast Guard in FY27 After decades of underinvestment, America’s Coast Guard has an entire Administration and Congress standing up for them with the resources to meet the missions of today.

Good news for veterans If we can help even just one veteran avoid narcotic dependency, or turn away from the terrible path that too many of us don’t come back from, it's worth it. They served this country—the least we can do is make sure their doctor is allowed to treat them.

Today's Earth Day Happy Earth Day! For all of us in Florida, taking care of our planet is synonymous with protecting our waterways, livelihoods, and way of life. It's never lost on me that everything we do today affects the Treasure Coast our kids and grandkids will inherit.

Honoring Gold Star spouses To Gold Star spouses and their families: your loved one’s legacy lives on every single day in the freedoms we will never take for granted. It’s an honor to serve all of you in Congress.

Honoring military children this April Every April, we recognize the nearly two million of America’s most resilient children. These kids wake up and miss parents who are deployed, they change schools mid-year, make new friends, and figure out how to feel at home in places they've never been.

It’s Never Too Early To Prepare For Hurricanes It’s never too early to make sure you’re ready. Florida sees more hurricanes each year than any other state, making it essential for our community to prepare for the many hazards these storms can bring to our homes.

Made in Florida 21 The days of good-paying American jobs being outsourced abroad are over. Pratt & Whitney's work on the Treasure Coast means our military has high-tech engines built in America—by American workers.

Mast Introduces Bill To Lower Summer Gas Prices Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced legislation to lower gas prices nationwide by waiving the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) requirements for the entire 2026 summer season. "When gas…

Mast speaks alongside Governor, Army Corps at EAA Reservoir South Bay, Florida - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) delivered remarks today at the construction site of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, alongside Governor DeSantis and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials,…

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day They were captured by the enemy, imprisoned, tortured, and forced into conditions no human should have to ever face. Some warriors never made it back at all. We owe it to them, and their families, to never stop searching until every missing soul is…

St. Lucie West Centennial High School Student Wins 21st District Congressional Art Competition St. Lucie West Centennial High School Student Wins 21st District Congressional Art Competition

Ten years in the fight I was proud to stand at the construction site today, with public officials from across our state and the federal government to mark the real, measurable progress on the EAA Reservoir. This project will store over 78 billion gallons of water and send the clean water south to…

Let's see more "Made in America" Small businesses are the heart and soul of America’s economy, and they’re about to see more of the support they deserve.

Today's Tax Day Almost one year ago, Republicans passed landmark legislation, and I've talked a lot about what these tax cuts do on paper. But today, I want to share what it's done for the people in our communities, in their own words.

Tomorrow's tax day--get your money back. Tomorrow is Tax Day, and this year, thousands of families across the Treasure Coast are getting more money back than they have in years.

Turn around, don't drown One wrong turn while driving on flooded roads can turn devastating. Gearing up for hurricane season, here's a head start.

Water safety can't wait Right now, the National Weather Service has issued a High Rip Current Risk and High Surf Advisory for coastal Martin and St. Lucie Counties. Some breaking waves are reaching 8 between 12 feet with dangerous currents projected to run through Friday night, April 10th.

Wishing you a happy Easter Hallelujah, He is risen! Today, as we celebrate an empty tomb, the love of Jesus and God’s promise to the world, Brianna and I want to wish you all a happy Easter.

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

HONORING JACK NICKLAUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H2928] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JACK…

MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF H. CON. RES. 40, DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

REAFFIRMING IRAN REMAINS THE LARGEST STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2392-H2395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…