Brian Mast

Brian Jeffrey Mast is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 21st Congressional District, affiliated with the Republican Party, first elected to Congress in 2016 and continuously serving since January 3, 2017. Before entering politics, Mast served as a U.S. Army bomb disposal expert for over a decade, working with the FBI and later with the Israel Defense Forces; he lost both legs and a finger in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan. He subsequently earned a degree from Harvard University. Mast has been recognized for his military service with numerous commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, and has been notably active on veterans' issues, environmental concerns such as Lake Okeechobee water quality, and foreign policy matters related to Israel and national security. He has served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, including as Chairman, and has been a prominent voice on U.S. policy toward Iran and support for Israel. In the current Congress, Mast has continued to prioritize national security, veterans' affairs, and water quality issues affecting his South Florida constituents.

The U.S. Representative for Florida's 21st Congressional District is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the federal legislative branch. The representative is responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, representing the interests of district constituents, overseeing federal agencies through committee work, and controlling federal appropriations.