​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Monthly Policy Maker Profile​

Each month we will feature a policy maker within our footprint and beyond that is making important impacts in Congress. ​

May 2025​​​​​ Policy Maker Profile 

Representative Brian Mast; (R-FL-21​)​

Congressman Brian Mast is in his fifth term of Congress, currently representing the 21st Congressional District of Florida. Florida’s 21st congressional district contains all of St. Lucie County and Martin County, as well as the northeastern part of Palm Beach County.​

Prior to his election to Congress, Brian followed in his father’s footsteps by serving in the U.S. Army for more than 12 years, earning medals including The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal, and The Defense Meritorious Service Medal. While deployed in Afghanistan, he worked as a bomb disposal expert under the elite Joint Special Operations Command. The last improvised explosive device that he found resulted in catastrophic injuries, which included the loss of both of his legs.

While lying in bed recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center, Brian’s father gave him advice that has stuck with him to this day–to ensure the greatest service he gave to our country and the best example he set for his children was still ahead of him. Brian took this advice to heart and dedicated himself to finding new ways to serve our country and his community.

Brian remained on active duty following the injuries and provided expertise to the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms during his recovery process. After his retirement from the Army, he continued working in counter-terrorism and national defense as an Explosive Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security. Brian subsequently received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a concentration in economics and minors in government and environmental studies from Harvard University.

In Congress, Brian strives to serve as he did on the battlefield: without regard for personal gain or personal sacrifice. He is a member of two committees:

  • The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where his priorities include fixing the pressing water quality issues stemming from Lake Okeechobee; and
  • Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, where he uses his military expertise to help strengthen the safety and security of the United States

Brian lives in Fort Pierce, Fla. with his wife Brianna and four children: Magnum, Maverick, Madalyn and Major.

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