Mr. Speaker, I oppose this resolution. However, I will say that I am very glad to hear the debate offered by my colleague, Ranking Member Meeks. He spoke about Hezbollah. We went through an entire debate several weeks ago where the opposition refused to mention that Hezbollah even existed, so I am glad to hear Ranking Member Meeks bring that up. Hezbollah specifically targeting civilians with their every action, that is their MO. Israel specifically targeting terrorists, that is what is going on here.
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Brian Mast
Representative · Florida · Republican
Brian Mast
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I will take some of my time and give recognition to those who we have lost in the fight to end the Iranian terror regime. I am going to say their names, going to tell you where they served, and I am going to show you their photo: Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad, United States Army; Private First Class Isabella Gonzales, United States Army; First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, United States Army; Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, United States Army; Lance Corporal Kevin Melendez, United States Marine Corps; Tech Sergeant Tyler Simmons, United States Air Force; Tech Sergeant Ashley…
Mr. Speaker, there is a lot to unpack right there. I think I would start with this: The word ``genocidal'' was used. I would remind the floor that there was only one person on this floor right now who has been reprimanded for calling for genocide. That person is walking out as we speak. That person didn't want the transcript of that allowed into the Record last time. It was the person that was just speaking. Maybe that is not the best person--or maybe that is a good person to give us definitions on genocide, but I don't think she has read them.
Biography
Brian Mast, a U.S. Army veteran who lost both legs in Afghanistan, was elected to represent Florida’s 21st District in the House of Representatives in 2016. He has prioritized water quality, veterans’ issues, and disaster preparedness, drawing on his military experience and personal resilience. Mast authored legislation to address toxic algal blooms in Florida’s waterways and serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he advocates for hurricane recovery resources. He approaches his work with a focus on accountability and direct engagement with constituents, aiming to deliver results that reflect the needs of his coastal district.
Education
- B.L.A. in Economics (concentration), Harvard Extension School, Cambridge, MA2016
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2017-PresentRepresenting Florida's 21st district
Analyst, Na–42 Office of Emergency Response, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
2011–12Instructor, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, And Firearms
Explosive Specialist, Department of Homeland Security
Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security30%
International Affairs18%
Water Resources Development9%
Taxation7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Brian Mast's record in Congress.
Water Quality Advocacy
Secured funding and legislation to address harmful algal blooms and improve water quality in Florida’s waterways.
Veterans Affairs Reform
Helped pass legislation expanding access to mental health care and services for veterans.
Lake Okeechobee Reservoir Project
Championed federal support for the construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir to reduce Lake Okeechobee discharges.
PFAS Contamination Response
Co-sponsored legislation to address and remediate PFAS contamination on military installations.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Foreign AffairsChair
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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