Congressman Brian Mast

Week in Review: Our warriors & our water

Sat, 178 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

In Washington this week, the House is writing this year’s defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act, and I’m pushing amendments forward to fight for all of America’s service members.

States rights, community safety, & equal access

Fri, 177 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Right now, businesses operating completely within their state’s laws are being forced to run on cash alone, leaving them with no checking account, no card reader, and no basic banking. Why? The business sells cannabis products.

The government is stealing from its own troops.

Wed, 175 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

I recently wrote an Op-Ed in the Washington Examiner on how we can fix an unjust oversight that impacts all of America’s warfighters.

Celebrating 250 years of the United States of America

Tue, 174 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

This Fourth of July, our nation celebrates an incredible milestone: 250 years of American independence.

Almost ten years in the fight

Mon, 173 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

When I was sworn into Congress in 2017, I made clean water a day-one priority. Now almost ten years later, the finish line is closer than ever. It’s incredible to look back and see how far we’ve come in this fight, step by step, from day one to now.

Warrior Games 2026

Wed, 168 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

The men and women in San Antonio this week are showing our nation what perseverance looks like. Go Army!

Week in Review: Accountability abroad & my ‘day one’ promise.

Sun, 165 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

On the Foreign Affairs Committee this week, we debated and advanced legislation that authorizes America’s Foreign Service which oversees all of America’s Foreign Service Officer programs carried out by the Department of State. It’s about restoring authority so that everyone—whether in Washington or across the globe—rows in the same direction. We’re making sure every diplomat and every dollar spent abroad put America first.

I also joined the Everglades Foundation for their annual meeting focused on the fight to restore the Everglades and stop Lake Okeechobee's discharges. During my first congressional campaign, I promised to take this fight to Congress, despite being told that our mission to send the water south was dead on arrival. Thankfully, we proved them all wrong and we keep proving them wrong. Today, the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir is not only under construction — it’s ahead of schedule and I was proud to stand at the construction site earlier this year. We still have work to do but I'm proud of the progress we’ve made on my day-one promise.

Last, and certainly not least, happy two hundred and fifty first birthday to the United States Army. To anyone who has ever worn the uniform: thank you for your service, and I am so proud to call you my brothers- and sisters-in-arms.

More fraud crackdowns

Fri, 163 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

This week, House Republicans passed 11 bills to stop fraud across federal programs and to stop bad actors before they can get paid.

Ending the discharges & restoring the Everglades

Wed, 161 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Last night, I joined the Everglades Foundation at their annual advocacy meeting and reiterated the same commitment I've worked toward since the day I was sworn into Congress: we are going to send the water south, where it belongs.

World Ocean Day

Mon, 159 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

It’s what connects all of us, and it’s what we have a duty to protect for our children. We know exactly how essential the ocean is for our communities. Not just for recreation and our economy, but for all the incredible wildlife that call our waterways home.

Rebuilding the arsenal of freedom

Fri, 156 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

5/5 of my amendments in first House draft of NDAA.

Medicare fraud prevention week: protecting TANF

Wed, 154 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

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 can't protect taxpayer dollars shouldn't be trusted with them.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) spends $16.5 billion every year to help low-income families get back on their feet, and it’s one of the only federal programs that isn’t even required to measure improper payments.

Last year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the bulk of TANF spending operates with almost no financial guardrails, and one witness told the Ways and Means Committee the lack of oversight had created an environment that supports widespread fraud.

I joined House Republicans today to address all of this and pass the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act.

Share your opinion: infrastructure priorities in 2026

Wed, 154 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

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, the Everglades, we know how interconnected our environment is with our way of life.

I serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for these reasons—it’s where I get to fight for what matters most for the Treasure Coast.

But today, I want to hear from you. What should I be fighting for when it comes to infrastructure in Florida’s 21st district?

TAKE THE SURVEY

Today marks start of hurricane season

Mon, 152 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

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

Medal of Sacrifice becomes law

Fri, 149 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

Yesterday, I was honored to join President Trump in the Oval Office for the signing of my bill, the Medal of Sacrifice Act.

Medal of Sacrifice becomes law

Thu, 148 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

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 of duty.

"Today, the highest office in our land has sworn to families of fallen officers or first responders: your loved one's name will be honored and remembered by the President of the United States and a grateful nation," said Rep. Brian Mast. "I'll keep working to see that the men and women who stand between us and danger know that this country will never forget what they gave."

The Medal of Sacrifice Act creates a new presidential honor given posthumously to law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. The medal itself—designed by Tiffany & Co. in gold vermeil, featuring the U.S. coat of arms, three oak leaves representing strength, resilience, and the families of the fallen, and inscribed with the word "SACRIFICE"— is paired with a blue ribbon for law enforcement officers and a red ribbon for first responders, respectively.

The first medals were awarded on May 19, 2025 to the loved ones of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputies Ralph "Butch" Waller, Ignacio "Dan" Diaz, and Corporal Luis Paez, who were struck and killed by a vehicle while on motorcycle patrol on November 21, 2024.

The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on February 2, 2026, and was passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate during National Police Week. Companion legislation was led by U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). The legislation is endorsed by the National Police Association and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA).

“Police officers knowingly place themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe and protect our sacred rights. Sadly, when one of these heroes is killed, their sacrifice is quickly forgotten, if even acknowledged,” said Paula Fitzsimmons, Legislative Director, National Police Association. “The Medal of Sacrifice Act provides a meaningful way to pay tribute to these heroes as well as to honor their families, who have sacrificed everything and continue to experience unimaginable grief. This medal will also serve as a symbol of the public’s profound gratitude for the men and women who stand between us and lawlessness and uphold the U.S. Constitution,” Fitzsimmons added.

“The Medal of Sacrifice Act represents a meaningful and long-overdue commitment to honoring the families of law enforcement officers and first responders who have given everything in service to their communities and this nation. By recognizing their sacrifice with a presidentially presented medal, this legislation ensures that their loved ones know their loss is seen, remembered, and respected at the highest level of our government,” said Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) National President Mathew Silverman. “FLEOA applauds Representative Brian Mast, the bill’s co-sponsors, and the House Judiciary Committee for advancing this bipartisan, commonsense legislation. The symbolism of this medal, and the solemn responsibility it represents, reinforces a simple truth: behind every fallen officer is a family whose sacrifice must never be forgotten. We strongly urge Congress to swiftly pass this important legislation.”

“The names on National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C. are a stark reminder that law enforcement officers perform one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in America and the high price police officers and their families pay to protect and serve,” said NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) President Vincent Vallelong. “The ‘Medal of Sacrifice’ is a small but powerful expression of gratitude to surviving families of their loved ones’ service and sacrifice. The SBA is grateful for Rep. Mast’s leadership on this legislation and his commitment to honoring our nation’s law enforcement heroes and their families.”

Restoring Florida's permitting independence

Tue, 146 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

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.

Mon, 145 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

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

Sat, 143 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

This week’s edition of Week in Review.

Lower drug prices for FL-21

Wed, 140 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

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.