There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. For decades, special interests have been prioritized over human health and safety. And it's turning the...
Week In Review: June 22 – June 28 | Fighting for Clean Water
While most kids around the country are enjoying their summer out on the beach, or the lake, or going fishing, kids in our community are going out there and fighting for clean water. These are kids...
Mast Delivers Algae-Filled Water From St. Lucie River to Floor of U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On day 22 of Lake Okeechobee discharges, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast today delivered algae-filled water from the St. Lucie River to the Floor of the U.S. House of...
Week In Review: June 15 – 21 | Safe & Strong Communities
When I was injured, I worried that I had lost my purpose in life. You see, I had intended to spend my entire career fighting to defend our country in the Army. So, when I woke up in Walter Reed...
Passed: 20 More Bills to Support Opioid Treatment and Abuse Prevention
Last week, we passed dozens of bills aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic by improving federal treatment and prevention efforts. We expanded research into this health crisis, empowered...
Mast Demands Answers From Army Corps
“Our residents deserve answers as to why the health and safety of the citizens of the Treasure Coast is viewed as a lower priority than other factors that the USACE considers when making decisions...
Week In Review: June 8 – June 14 | Combating the Opioid Epidemic
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for people under 50 in the United States, with more than 115 people dying every day. Opioid-related ER visits in Florida increased nearly 100% in the...
Mast To Army Corps: Come For A Swim In Our Increasingly Toxic Water
“If you feel the water is acceptable for our children to play in, for us to fish in and for our endangered animals to live in, then it should be good enough for you to swim in also.”WASHINGTON, D.C....
Passed: Bills to Support Returning Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life
Our veterans have fought hard to protect our nation, and we should fight just as hard for them when they get home. However, far too often, veterans aren’t provided the support they need to...