Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Brian Mast is a Republican representing Florida’s 21st Congressional District. His official House biography describes more than 12 years of Army service, including work as an explosive-ordnance-disposal specialist in Afghanistan, where he lost both legs after an improvised explosive device detonated.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee lists Mast as its current chairman. That institutional role is tracked separately from his individual legislative positions and from any claim-specific evidence review.
Mast’s official 2026 releases include legislation addressing infant-formula safety and a measure that became law establishing a Medal of Sacrifice. FactFlag records those as sourced legislative activity without inferring broader conclusions from sponsorship alone.
Editorial research reviewed: August 16, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- Florida · District 21
- Party
- Republican
- Birth date
- July 10, 1980
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-3026
- Office
- 2182 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0921
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Chairman — House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Republican representative — Florida 21st District
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs — Chairman
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
2026 infant-formula safety legislation
Mast announced legislation in July 2026 aimed at protecting infant-formula safety.
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Mast’s office reported in May 2026 that the measure became law after advancing unanimously.
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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