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Mast, Brian

United States Representative · Florida · District 21

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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.

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Profile research reviewed August 16, 2026

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.

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Current institutional role

Chairman — House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Curated legislation

2026 infant-formula safety legislation

Mast announced legislation in July 2026 aimed at protecting infant-formula safety.

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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

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