Following the tragic events of 9/11, Congress made major changes to keep Americans safe when they fly. But in the nearly two decades since then, the threats to our safety have evolved, and it’s time...
Mast Chairs First Committee Hearing As Chairman of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today chaired his first hearing as Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. The hearing focused on Coast...
Mast Secures Commitment to Authorize EAA Southern Storage Reservoir
Congressional Water Infrastructure Leaders Pressure Army Corps to Expedite ReviewWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today announced that he has secured a commitment from...
Mast Builds Support to Revoke Brightline’s Bonds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a committee hearing on Brightline’s use of tax-exempt Private Activity Bonds held at Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) request, support is now building in Congress urging...
Week In Review: May 19 – 25 | Progress On Water + More
This week was great. We were able to make big progress on a number of top priorities, including our water issues, efforts to stop Brightline, help for veterans and national defense. Here's a...
Week In Review: April 13 – April 19 | Taxpayers First
This week I had a singular mission: put taxpayers first.Sadly, I don’t think the massive IT failure at the IRS this week surprised anybody. After all, this isn’t a government agency that inspires a...
Feds are “Very Concerned” About Brightline Incidents
Mast Questions Federal Rail Officials on Brightline at Rail Safety Hearing; Mast Requests Follow-Up Hearing on Brightline’s Deceptive Business PracticesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian...
DEADLINE EXTENDED: At Mast’s Request, Coast Guard Conducting Survey of St. Lucie, Loxahatchee Railroad Bridge Usage
Request Followed Concerns About Expanded Rail Traffic From Brightline; Comment Period Extended Until February 16, 2018: www.mast.house.gov/trainstudyStuart, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard is...
Time Sensitive: Study On Trains Disrupting Our Waterways
All Aboard Florida is proposing to expand use of the railroad bridges over the St. Lucie and Loxahatchee Rivers. I'm committed to doing all that I can to ensure boats in our community are not...